Figure 7-20 -Refer to Figure 7-20.For Quantities Less Than M,the Value to M,the

question 18

Multiple Choice

Figure 7-20
-Refer to Figure 7-20.For quantities less than M,the value to the marginal buyer is

• A)greater than the cost to the marginal seller,so increasing the quantity increases total surplus.
• B)less than the cost to the marginal seller,so increasing the quantity increases total surplus.
• C)greater than the cost to the marginal seller,so decreasing the quantity increases total surplus.
• D)less than the cost to the marginal seller,so decreasing the quantity increases total surplus.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with holders having a vote in company matters but typically last in line for claims on assets.

Fair Value Method

An accounting approach where assets and liabilities are reported at their current prices or the estimated amount they would fetch in the market.

Brokerage Fee

A charge levied by a broker for facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers.

Unrealized Gain

An increase in the value of an asset that has not been sold, hence the profit is not yet realized.