Cost-Plus Pricing May Be a Reasonable Way to Determine Price

question 35

Multiple Choice

Cost-plus pricing may be a reasonable way to determine price when

• A)marginal cost and average fixed cost are roughly equal.
• B)marginal cost and average cost are about the same.
• C)marginal cost differs significantly from average cost.
• D)marginal cost is very low.

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Definitions:

Trade Surplus

A situation where a country exports more goods and services than it imports, leading to a positive balance of trade.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Fair Trade

A social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and promote sustainability.

Free Trade

International trading practices characterized by minimal governmental intervention regarding tariffs, allowing for the unobstructed exchange of goods and services.