Which of the Following Statements Concerning Efficiency Is Correct

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning efficiency is correct?

• A)If a toll road is heavily used so that traffic movement is slowed, the price per vehicle should be reduced since the road is generating more revenue.
• B)Economists advocate high prices for abundant resources and low prices for scarce resources.
• C)If a toll road is heavily used and traffic movement is difficult, the price per vehicle should be increased to shift some traffic to less-crowded roads.
• D)None of the above is desirable in promoting efficient use of scarce road space.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial document that provides a summary of a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits/losses over a specific period, showing how the revenue is transformed into net income.

Variable Expenses

Expenses that vary directly with the amount of production or activity level.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the volume of production or sales, remaining constant over a period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Net Operating Income

A gauge of a corporation's earnings from its main operating activities, not including the effects of interest and taxes.