Being Born into a Lower Social Class Means That an Individual

question 111

Multiple Choice

Being born into a lower social class means that an individual will be:

• A) more likely to be underweight, due to food insecurity.
• B) more likely to feel at risk of being harassed by law enforcement.
• C) more likely to complete college, due to receiving need-based scholarships.
• D) more likely to beat criminal charges due to the assistance of a public defender.
• E) more likely to be healthy, due to access to Medicaid.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Charges that fluctuate based on the quantity of output or level of sales.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain unchanged regardless of the level of production or sales activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume over which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behaviors hold true for a specific business.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain constant and do not vary with the level of business activity, including expenses like rent, salaries, and insurance.