Which of the Following Statements About the Factors That Influence

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the factors that influence demand is true?

• A)As the availability of close substitutes increases,the demand for a product increases.
• B)As real consumer income increases,the demand for a product increases.
• C)As the price of close substitutes increases,the demand for a product declines.
• D)Changing consumer tastes have little impact on the demand for a product.
• E)As real consumer income decreases,the demand for a product increases.

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about fixed and variable costs are valid for a specific business.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing with the level of production or sales activity but not in direct proportion.

Differential Costs

The difference in cost between two alternative decisions or changes in levels of operation.

Variable

An element that can change or vary, often used in mathematical modeling, programming, and statistical analysis to represent changeable data.