Write the Following Statement as a Proportion $\frac { 24 } { 16 } = \frac { 12 } { 18 }$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Write the following statement as a proportion.
16 is to 12 as 24 is to 18

• A) \(\frac { 24 } { 16 } = \frac { 12 } { 18 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 16 } { 12 } = \frac { 18 } { 24 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 16 } { 12 } = \frac { 24 } { 18 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 16 } { 24 } = \frac { 18 } { 12 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 16 } { 18 } = \frac { 12 } { 24 }\)

Identify the primary forces encouraging the entry of new firms into purely competitive industries.

Describe the dynamic adjustments in supply and demand within various types of industries (decreasing-cost, increasing-cost, constant-cost) under changes in market conditions.

Analyze the cost structure and profitability (economic profits, losses, and normal profits) of firms operating in perfectly competitive markets.

Understand the concept of long-run adjustments in purely competitive markets including entry and exit of firms.

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