Which of These Detergents Was the First Developed in Response

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of these detergents was the first developed in response to the problems associated with ABS detergents?

• A)Cationic
• B)Nonionic
• C)LAS
• D)LBS
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Shortage/Surplus

A situation in the market where the amount of a product that consumers want to buy is greater than the amount available (resulting in a shortage), or the available amount is more than what consumers want to purchase (leading to a surplus).

Demand Equation

A formula that calculates the amount of a product consumers are willing to buy based on its price, income levels, and taste and preferences among other factors.

Supply Equation

A mathematical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of goods suppliers are willing to produce and various influencing factors like price and production costs.

Per-Unit Tax

A tax imposed on a product based on a fixed amount for each unit sold, affecting the supply curve by increasing the cost of production.