Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Information

question 109

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following information.An economy is employing 2 units of capital,5 units of raw materials,and 8 units of labor to produce its total output of 640 units.Each unit of capital costs $10;each unit of raw materials,$4;and each unit of labor,$3. Refer to the information.The per-unit cost of production in this economy is:

• A) $0.05.
• B) $0.10.
• C) $0.50.
• D) $1.00.

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Definitions:

Base Year

A specific year chosen as a point of reference or comparison for financial or economic data.

Price Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services over a period of time.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Price Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in the average price level of a selected basket of goods and services over time.