Assume Initially That the Price of X (The Quantity of Which

question 323

Multiple Choice

Assume initially that the price of X (the quantity of which is measured on the horizontal axis) is $9 and the price of Y (the quantity of which is measured on the vertical axis) is $4. If the price of X now declines to $6, the budget line will

• A)be unaffected.
• B)shift outward on the vertical axis.
• C)shift inward on the horizontal axis.
• D)shift outward on the horizontal axis.

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Definitions:

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and a product for which every seller offers a similar product.

Entry Restrictions

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Revenue Function

A financial formula used to calculate the total revenue generated by selling a particular quantity of goods or services.

Total Profits

The net income a company generates after paying all expenses, taxes, and costs, calculated by subtracting total costs from total revenues.