Kara's Kittens Typically Produces and Sells at Its Optimal (Lowest

question 40

Multiple Choice

Kara's Kittens typically produces and sells at its optimal (lowest per-unit cost) level of 30 scratching posts per week. Kara's also maintains an inventory of 20 scratching posts. If prices are sticky and
There is a positive demand shock this week resulting in demand for 40 scratching posts, we would
Expect Kara's to

• A) sell the additional scratching posts out of its inventory and rebuild the inventory later when a negative demand shock occurs.
• B) permanently expand production to 40 scratching posts per week.
• C) raise prices on scratching posts.
• D) introduce a new line of scratching posts.

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