Refer to the Following Figure to Answer the Following Questions

question 24

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following figure to answer the following questions.
-Based on the figure,which of the following would cause the short-run aggregate supply curve to shift from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂?

• A) Congress votes to increase the minimum wage.
• B) There is an increase in spending and firms respond by producing more output.
• C) Wages and input prices fall as the economy recovers from a recession.
• D) A severe drought reduces farm production.
• E) A temporary rise in the price of oil results in higher gasoline prices.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as the beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Delivery Expense

The cost incurred by a company to transport its goods to customers, including freight and shipping fees.

Merchandising Business

A type of business that purchases goods for resale to customers at a profit, primarily selling products rather than services.

Other Income

Revenue generated from non-primary business activities, such as interest, dividends, or the sale of assets.