A Firm Sells Bagels for 50 Cents Each

question 3

Multiple Choice

A firm sells bagels for 50 cents each. With 10 workers the firm produces 100 dozen per hour, and with 12 workers it produces 123 dozen per hour. If the firm has 12 workers at the competitive equilibrium, the workers are earning $____ per hour assuming an average 8-hour shift per worker.

• A) 8.63
• B) 8.23
• C) 7.94
• D) 7.74

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Definitions:

Convenience Products

Items that consumers purchase frequently, immediately, and with minimal comparison and buying effort, such as household goods or snacks.

Convenience Products

These are items that consumers purchase frequently, immediately, and with minimal comparison and buying effort, like bread or soft drinks.

Competing Products

Goods or services that are offered in the same market and serve similar functions, thereby competing for the same customer base.

Competing Stores

Retail or service establishments that offer similar products or services targeting the same customer base, and thus are in direct competition with each other.