Meat at the Supermarket Has Contributed to Increase in Food

question 16

Multiple Choice

Meat at the supermarket has contributed to increase in food prices in 2010, and high feed and fuel prices mean that steak will likely cost a lot more this fall. The price of feed has increased 50 percent and hay has doubled from two years ago. Based on this information, which of the following is NOT true in the market for beef?

• A) The consumer surplus will decrease.
• B) The equilibrium quantity will increase.
• C) The total surplus will decrease.
• D) The equilibrium price will increase.

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Definitions:

Owner's Investments

Funds or assets contributed by the owner(s) to the business to increase its capital.

Expenses

Costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue, such as rent, salaries, and utility bills.

Withdrawals

Amounts of money taken out from a bank account, investment fund, or retirement plan, often referring to the owner's use of funds for personal use.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all monetary obligations a company owes to external parties, such as loans, accounts payable, and mortgages.