Which of the Following Statements About Utility and Preferences Is

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about utility and preferences is false?

• A)If Sidra prefers tea to coffee and coffee to hot chocolate, then she must prefer tea to hot chocolate.
• B)Preferences can be ranked.
• C)If two individuals, Ingrid and Inez, each consume the same bundle of goods, then both Inez and Ingrid must receive the same utility from the bundle.
• D)Utility cannot be compared across consumers.

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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit of the investment by its cost.

Operating Assets

Assets that are used for the day-to-day functioning of a business and are expected to generate economic benefits.

Residual Income

The amount of income that an individual or company retains after accounting for all operating expenses and costs, including debt.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of assets used in the daily operation of a business, calculated over a specific period.