Refer to the Accompanying Figures

question 41

Multiple Choice

Refer to the accompanying figures. If Mallory and Rick are the only two consumers in this market and the price of soda increases from $0.75 to $1.00 per can, the quantity of soda demanded in the market will ________ by ________ cans per month.

• A)decrease; 20
• B)increase; 20
• C)decrease; 40
• D)increase; 40

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, highlighting revenue, expenses, and profits or losses.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a company holds with the intent to sell them as part of its business operations; considered a current asset on the balance sheet.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific date, showing assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity.

Current Asset

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.