If a Rise in the Price of Oranges from $7

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a rise in the price of oranges from $7 to $9 a carton increases the quantity of cartons supplied from 4,500 to 5,500 cartons, the

• A) demand for oranges is elastic.
• B) supply of oranges is inelastic.
• C) supply of oranges is elastic.
• D) demand for oranges is inelastic.

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Definitions:

Adductor Brevis

A muscle in the thigh responsible for pulling the legs together and aiding in hip flexion.

Gracilis

A slender muscle in the inner thigh that is involved in the adduction of the thigh and flexion of the leg at the knee.

Arthropathy

A term used to describe any disease affecting the joints, characterized by pain, swelling, and limited movement.

Myopathy

A disorder that affects the muscles, impairing their ability to contract and relax, which can lead to weakness and dysfunction.