There Is an Increase in Both Consumer Income and in the Price

question 179

Multiple Choice

There is an increase in both consumer income and in the price of jet fuel, an important resource used to produce air travel. If air travel is a normal good, how will these changes influence the price and quantity purchased of air travel? The change in the price of air travel will (be) ____ and the change in the quantity purchased will (be) ____.

• A)​indeterminate; decrease
• B)​increase; indeterminate
• C)​decrease; indeterminate
• D)​indeterminate; increase

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Definitions:

Nonprofit Organization

An organization that operates for educational, charitable, social, religious, or other activities serving the public interest or common good, without the goal of making profits for owners or shareholders.

Break-Even Level

The point at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and packaging.

CVP Income Statement

An income statement format used in cost-volume-profit analysis, showing sales, variable costs, and the contribution margin.