By Drawing a Demand Curve with ________ on the Vertical

question 70

Multiple Choice

By drawing a demand curve with ________ on the vertical axis and ________ on the horizontal axis, economists assume that the most important determinant of the demand for a good is the ________ of the good.

• A)quantity; price; quantity
• B)price; quantity; quantity
• C)price; quantity; price
• D)quantity; price; price

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or activity, such as materials and labor.

Sales

The transactions involving the exchange of goods or services for money.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures how much of a company's revenue is left over after variable costs to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.