Consumers Are Willing to Purchase a Product Up to the Point

question 169

Multiple Choice

Consumers are willing to purchase a product up to the point where

• A)the marginal benefit of consuming the product is equal to the marginal cost of consuming it.
• B)the consumer surplus is equal to the producer surplus.
• C)the marginal benefit of consuming the product equals the area below the supply curve and above the market price.
• D)the marginal benefit of consuming a product is equal to its price.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A distribution of extra shares instead of cash to shareholders, which raises the total share count they possess.

Net Income

The amount of money a business keeps as profit after all expenditures, taxes, and costs are deducted from its aggregate revenue.

Preferred Dividends

Dividends that are allocated and paid to preferred shareholders before any dividends can be issued to common shareholders.

Operating Expenses

Costs that a business incurs through its normal business operations, excluding cost of goods sold.