The Manager of a Store Conducted a Customer Survey to Determine

question 140

Multiple Choice

The manager of a store conducted a customer survey to determine why customers shopped at the store. The results are shown in the figure. What proportion of customers responded that merchandise was the reason they shopped at the store?

• A) 30
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { 7 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 } { 7 }\)

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Definitions:

Pollutants

Substances that contaminate the environment, causing harm to ecosystems and human health, including chemicals, noise, and waste products.

Stock Externality

Accumulated result of action by a producer or consumer which, though not accounted for in the market price, affects other producers or consumers.

Negative Externality

A situation where the production or consumption of a good or service imposes a cost on third parties not directly involved in the transaction.

Noise Pollution

Unwanted or harmful outdoor sound, including industrial, transportation, and recreational noises, that can disrupt daily life and harm health.