A Candidate Is Concerned That Some Answers She Gave During

question 20

Multiple Choice

A candidate is concerned that some answers she gave during her interview were vague and lengthy. She relates some of the answers to a peer, saying, "I don't know what happened. I was just so nervous." What is an appropriate response by the peer?

• A) "Why did you give those answers?"
• B) "You should have given short and to-the-point answers."
• C) "You gave good answers."
• D) "I think your answers were specific."

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The boost in contentment or usefulness someone achieves from consuming an additional item of a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the price consumers intend to pay for a good or service and the price they actually incur.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by a consumer from using one more unit of a product or service.