TerraCycle Is a Company That Takes Waste and "Upcycles" It

question 170

Multiple Choice

TerraCycle is a company that takes waste and "upcycles" it into new products. Currently, TerraCycle markets a bicycle rack made of recycled plastic to schools, parks, and cities. This rack does not scratch or damage the bikes as concrete and steel racks do, and is eco-friendly since it is made of waste material. TerraCycle is differentiating its product based on:

• A) intended use.
• B) support services.
• C) durability.
• D) product features.
• E) aesthetic modification.

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Definitions:

Economic Rent

The excess payment or profit made over the minimum amount required to bring a factor of production into use.

Pure Rate of Interest

The rate of return on a risk-free investment, theoretically excluding the effects of inflation, default risk, and other factors.

Residual Claimants

Individuals or entities entitled to a share of an organization’s income only after all other claims, such as debts and taxes, have been satisfied.

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed, paid to the lender.