Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 156

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Figure: Comparative Advantage
Eastland and Westland produce only two goods, boxes of peaches and boxes of oranges, and this figure shows each nation's production possibility frontier for the two goods.
-(Figure: Comparative Advantage) Look at the figure Comparative Advantage. The opportunity cost of producing 1 box of oranges for Eastland is _____ box(es) of peaches.

• A)1
• B)0.25
• C)4
• D)10

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain time period, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Break Even

A situation where the overall expenses match the overall income, causing zero net profit or loss.

Target Profit

The predetermined amount a business aims to earn over a specific period, used for planning and performance evaluation.

Selling Price

The cost at which customers can purchase a product or service.