A Professor of Economics at a Small Texas University Wanted

question 58

Multiple Choice

A professor of economics at a small Texas university wanted to determine what year in school students were taking his tough economics course. Shown below is a pie chart of the results. What percentage of the class took the course prior to reaching their senior year?

• A) 86%
• B) 14%
• C) 54%
• D) 44%

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Definitions:

Growing Demand

An increase in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to buy over a given period.

Economizing Problem

The fundamental economic issue of meeting people's unlimited wants with limited resources, necessitating choices and priorities in resource allocation.

Economic Wants

The desires of individuals or societies for goods and services that provide utility and satisfaction, exceeding the basic needs for survival.

Economic Means

The methods or tools employed to allocate and utilize resources efficiently in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.