If a 5 Percent Increase in Price Causes a 10

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a 5 percent increase in price causes a 10 percent increase in quantity supplied, then supply is

• A) elastic.
• B) inelastic.
• C) unit elastic.
• D) infinite.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Profit realized from a business's core operations, calculated before taxes and interest.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric showing the percentage of sales revenue remaining after variable production costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profits.

Net Operating Income

Profit generated from a company's regular business operations, excluding deductions for interest and taxes.

Unit Sales Volume

The quantity of products sold by a company, not taking into account any discounts or returns.