The Percentage of Single Adults in the U

question 62

Multiple Choice

The percentage of single adults in the U.S. increased to ________ by 2000.

• A)10.2%
• B)17.8%
• C)25.5%
• D)34.9%

Identify and define various costing terms and pricing methods.

Analyze the impact of fixed and variable costs in pricing decisions.

Evaluate the relevance of costs and the concept of sunk costs in business decisions.

Interpret the effects of opportunity costs on business decisions.

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Definitions:

Exports and Imports

The totality of goods and services sent out to other countries (exports) and brought into a country (imports) from abroad.

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between Canada, Mexico, and the United States to reduce trade barriers and promote economic cooperation.

Free-Trade Area

A region where member countries agree to eliminate tariffs and other barriers to trade in goods and services amongst themselves.

Trade Barriers

Measures implemented by countries to regulate or limit international trade, including tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers.