Which of the Following Best Illustrates "Discrepancies of Quantity

question 224

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates "discrepancies of quantity"?

• A) Michelin makes tires, but most consumers also want a large selection of car-care services.
• B) Some stores sell large quantities of Michelin tires, but only small quantities of tires made by other companies.
• C) There are over 310 million consumers in the U.S. but only a small portion buy tires in any given year.
• D) Four firms make over 90 percent of all the tires sold in the United States.
• E) Michelin made millions of tires last year-but most customers bought only one set.

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Social Status

An individual's position or rank within a social hierarchy, which can be determined by factors like wealth, occupation, education, or family lineage.

Inequalities

The existence of disparities or unequal conditions in aspects such as wealth, resources, opportunities, or treatments among different groups or individuals.

Sexism

Discrimination or prejudice based on a person's sex or gender, often manifesting in societal, political, or economic disadvantages for women.

Bias Against Women

Prejudice or unjust treatment directed towards women based on their gender.