Given a Linear Curve, the Value on the Y-Axis Changes

question 206

Multiple Choice

Given a linear curve, the value on the y-axis changes from 100 to 120 when the value on the x-axis changes from 20 to 10, then the slope of that curve is

• A)-20.
• B)+20.
• C)-2.
• D)+2.

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Definitions:

Tax

A requisite financial levy or some other kind of charge demanded by a governmental organization from a taxpayer, aimed at supporting governmental budget needs and sundry public expenditure.

Demand Curve

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Buyers

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Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, reflecting profit margins.