In the Market for Widgets,the Supply Curve Is the Typical

question 145

Multiple Choice

In the market for widgets,the supply curve is the typical upward-sloping straight line,and the demand curve is the typical downward-sloping straight line.The equilibrium quantity in the market for widgets is 250 per month when there is no tax.Then a tax of $6 per widget is imposed.As a result,the government is able to raise $750 per month in tax revenue.We can conclude that the after-tax quantity of widgets is

• A)75 per month.
• B)100 per month.
• C)125 per month.
• D)150 per month.

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project, by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Forecasting Risk

The potential for a significant difference between forecasted and actual results due to assumptions or model inaccuracies.

Projected Fixed Costs

Estimated costs that do not vary with the volume of output or sales, typically including expenses like rent, salaries, and insurance.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, illustrating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.