Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Dominance rank is not a good predictor of female reproductive success.
• B) Young females tend to reproduce more often than older females because they are in better physical condition.
• C) Variation in longevity is a major contributor to variation in lifetime fitness among females.
• D) Females in multimale groups have more offspring than females in one-male units.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive.

Ruby

A precious red gemstone made of corundum (aluminum oxide), prized for its color and brilliance.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually pay.