Two Firms Can Choose from Five Different Technologies to Reduce

question 76

Multiple Choice

Two firms can choose from five different technologies to reduce their pollution: A,B,C,D and E.The amount of pollution emitted by each technology and the cost of the technologies are shown in the table.Both firms have adopted technology A and currently emit 4 tons apiece.The government is considering two plans to reduce pollution: a 50% reduction by both firms or selling pollution permits.One permit entitles the owner to emit one ton of pollution.Without a permit,no pollution can be emitted.
$\begin{array}{lccccc} & \text { A: } & \text { B: } & \text { C: } & \text { D: } & \text { E: } \\& 4 \text { tons } & 3 \text { tons } & 2 \text { tons } & 1 \text { ton } & \text { no pollution } \\\text { Industrio } & \$ 350 & \$ 400 & \$ 500 & \$ 700 & \$ 1000 \\\text { Capitalista } & \$ 225 & \$ 250 & \$ 290 & \$ 400 & \$ 600\end{array}$
Industrio would be willing to pay up to ___ for the right to discharge 1 ton of pollution,and Capitalista would be willing to pay up to __ for the right to discharge 1 ton of pollution.

• A) $50;$25
• B) $1000,$600
• C) $50,$50
• D) $300,$200

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Definitions:

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, usually expressed in percentage terms, indicating the buffer against a loss.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm can use fixed operating costs to magnify the effects of changes in revenue on its operating income.

Salesvolume

Refers to the total number of units sold within a specific period.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a business's operations after subtracting operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.