As Resources Are Not Perfectly Adaptable to the Production of Both

question 144

Multiple Choice

As resources are not perfectly adaptable to the production of both Good A and Good B,_____.

• A)the opportunity cost of Good A increases as the production of Good A increases.
• B)the opportunity cost of Good A decreases as the production of Good A increases.
• C)it is impossible for the economy to produce both Good A and Good B.
• D)the opportunity cost of Good A is constant.
• E)the opportunity cost of Good B is constant.

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Definitions:

Economic Loss

A situation where the total costs of a business or activity exceed the total revenues, indicating a negative financial performance.

Average Variable Cost

Average variable cost is the cost that varies with the level of output, divided by the quantity of output produced, essentially the variable cost per unit of output.

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the number of units produced, calculating the cost on a per-unit basis.

Profit-maximizing

Profit-maximizing refers to strategies or behaviors undertaken by firms aiming to achieve the highest possible profit from their operations.