A Customer Paid a Total of $8,960 for a Purchase

question 21

Multiple Choice

A customer paid a total of $8,960 for a purchase, including 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) . How much was the HST?

• A) $8,960
• B) $8,000
• C) $1,075
• D) $1,031

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost added by producing one extra item of a product, integral for decision-making in production.

Cookies

Small, sweet baked treats, often containing flour, sugar, and some type of oil or fat, sometimes including other ingredients such as chocolate chips or nuts.

Average Total Cost

The total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the quantity of output.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce one more unit of a good or service.