In General,the Income Effect of an Increase in the Price

question 37

Multiple Choice

In general,the income effect of an increase in the price of a normal good:

• A) will cause the individual to buy more of that good because they have relatively more income.
• B) will cause the individual to buy less of that good because they have relatively less income.
• C) will cause the individual to buy more of that good because they have relatively less income.
• D) will cause the individual to buy less of that good because they have relatively more income.

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Definitions:

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and the break-even point, expressing the level of sales fall that can be tolerated before a loss occurs.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, representing how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Monthly Fixed Expense

Costs that do not fluctuate with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, incurred on a monthly basis.

Target Profit

Target profit is the amount of net income a company aims to achieve for a specific period as part of its financial and operational goals.