Suppose When the Price of Pizza Goes from $8 to $12

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose when the price of pizza goes from $8 to $12 per pie, production increases from 2,500 pies to 4,000 pies per month. Using the mid-point method, what is the percentage change in price?

• A) 40 percent
• B) 46 percent
• C) 50 percent
• D) 33 percent

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain made in a transaction or operation, calculated as the difference between revenue and expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in relation to levels of production or sales, remaining constant even as output varies.

Unit Variable Cost

The cost associated with producing an additional unit of a product, not including fixed costs that remain constant regardless of production volume.

Profit

The financial gain realized when income generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, taxes, and costs associated with maintaining the business.