Consider the Ratio of the Surface Area of a Cube

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider the ratio of the surface area of a cube to its volume. What happens to this ratio if the side length of the cube decreases by a factor of 2?

• A) Increases by a factor of 4
• B) Decreases by a factor of 4
• C) Increases by a factor of 2
• D) Decreases by a factor of 2
• E) Remains the same

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Definitions:

Perfectly Inelastic

Describing a situation where the quantity demanded or supplied does not change regardless of changes in price.

Market Supply

The total quantity of a specific good or service that is available for purchase in the market by all suppliers at various price levels.

Market Demand

The total demand for a product or service across all consumers in a market at a given price level and time.

Equilibrium Level

A condition in which the supply and demand in the market are equal, leading to stable prices.