The Following Table Shows the Demand, Supply, and Price of Tulips

question 29

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the demand, supply, and price of tulips in the Netherlands. If the world price of tulips is $4 and there are no trade restrictions, the Netherlands will:

• A) produce 10,000, consume 4,000, and import 6,000 tulips.
• B) produce 10,000, consume 4,000, and export 6,000 tulips.
• C) produce 4,000, consume 10,000, and import 6,000 tulips.
• D) produce 9,000, consume 6,000, and export 6,000 tulips.
• E) import all of the tulips that it consumes.

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Definitions:

Pro Forma

Financial statements or projections based on hypothetical scenarios or assumptions.

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The cumulative amount of earnings or profit of a firm after dividend payments, which is reinvested in its business.

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The maximum level of sales that a company can achieve using its current operational capabilities, without incurring additional capital expenses.

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