Figure 2.4 -Joe Runs a Business and Needs to Decide How Many

question 117

Multiple Choice

Figure 2.4
-Joe runs a business and needs to decide how many hours to stay open.Figure 2.4 illustrates his marginal benefit of staying open for each additional hour.Suppose that we observe Joe staying open 5 hours per day.If he is following the marginal principle,what must his marginal cost be?

• A) $16
• B) $24
• C) $32
• D) $40

---

Definitions:

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and political theorist best known for his theories about capitalism and communism.

Plant And Equipment

Refers to the tangible assets that are used in the operation of a business or industry including machinery, buildings, and vehicles.

Society Control

Mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which societies regulate behavior and maintain order, stability, and cohesion.

Centrally Planned Economy

An economic system where the government makes all decisions on the production and distribution of goods and services.