Andrew Is Offered a Job in Calgary Where the CPI

question 175

Multiple Choice

Andrew is offered a job in Calgary where the CPI is 130 and a job in Toronto where the CPI is 180. Andrew's job offer in Calgary is for $65,000. Which salary would the Toronto job have to pay so that both jobs have the same purchasing power?

• A) $52,000
• B) $60,266
• C) $65,625
• D) $90,000

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Definitions:

Fixed Capital

Assets and investments in physical goods such as buildings and machinery that are not consumed in the production process.

Variable Labor

Labor costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity.

Average Cost

The total cost divided by the number of units produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from an extra unit of production, pivotal for decision-making in production processes.