Which of the Following Individuals Is Least Likely to Experience

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is least likely to experience food-borne illness?

• A) Aimee, a 20 year old pregnant nurse
• B) Chad, a 40 year old male with HIV
• C) Tom, an 80 year old male on chemotherapy
• D) Rachel, a 40 year old non-pregnant, non-lactating female

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Definitions:

Economies Of Scale

Cost advantages reaped by companies when production becomes efficient, as the scale of operation increases, leading to a reduction in average cost per unit.

Specialization

The focus of a business or individual on a limited scope of products or skills, allowing for increased efficiency and expertise.

Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the total cost associated with producing varying quantities of output, illustrating economies or diseconomies of scale.

Short Run

A time frame in economics during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of the economy or a firm to adjust to changes.