The Amount by Which an Additional Unit of an Activity

question 65

Multiple Choice

The amount by which an additional unit of an activity increases total cost is:

• A)net benefit.
• B)marginal benefit.
• C)negative benefit.
• D)marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Maturity Date

The specified date on which the final payment on a loan, bond, or other financial instrument is due and is to be paid in full.

Compound-Interest GIC

A Guaranteed Investment Certificate where the interest is compounded at regular intervals, leading to an increase in the amount earned over time.

Compounded Semiannually

An interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal twice a year, leading to interest on interest in the subsequent periods.

Compounded Monthly

A method where interest earnings are calculated and added to the principal sum each month, effectively earning interest on the interest from the previous month.