Suppose You Manage a Convenience Mart and Are in Charge

question 179

Multiple Choice

Suppose you manage a convenience mart and are in charge of ordering products,but the home office sets the prices.In your area,the income elasticity of demand for peanut butter is -0.5.Because of local factory closings,you expect local incomes to decrease by 20% on average in the next month.As a result,you should stock _____ peanut butter.

• A)20% more
• B)5% more
• C)10% more
• D)10% less

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Definitions:

Off Season

Off Season denotes a time period during which demand for a product or service is lower than usual, often leading to decreased prices and promotions.

Peak Seasons

Periods of the year when demand for goods or services is significantly higher than usual, often due to holidays or seasonal changes.

Production Stable

Production Stable indicates a stage in manufacturing where output levels are consistent, quality control measures are effective, and operations run smoothly.

Flexible Production Lines

Manufacturing setups that can quickly be adapted to produce different products or adjust production volumes in response to market demands.