Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)In general, if a product has few substitutes it will have an elastic demand.
• B)The more time that passes the more inelastic the demand for a product becomes.
• C)The demand curve for a necessity is more elastic than the demand curve for a luxury.
• D)The more narrowly we define a market, the more elastic the demand for a product will be.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

Break-even Point

The financial stage where total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning no net loss or gain has been achieved, often considered a minimum success point for a business venture.

Annual Sales

The total revenue generated from sales activities within a fiscal year, often used as a key performance indicator for businesses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.