Figure 3-8

question 209

Multiple Choice

Figure 3-8
-Refer to Figure 3-8.The graph in this figure illustrates an initial competitive equilibrium in the market for apples at the intersection of D1 and S1 (point A) .If there is an increase in the wages of apple workers and an increase in the price of oranges,a substitute for apples,the equilibrium could move to which point?

• A)none of the points shown
• B)B
• C)C

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Definitions:

Return On Stockholders' Equity

A measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by average shareholders' equity, showing how effectively management uses equity from shareholders to generate profit.

Preferred Dividends

Payments made to preferred shareholders of a company before dividends are paid to common shareholders, typically fixed and paid at regular intervals.

Average Common Stockholders' Equity

It represents the average equity stake that common shareholders have in a company over a certain period, calculated by averaging the opening and closing common stockholders' equity balances.

Earnings Per Share

A financial indicator that divides a company's profit by the outstanding shares of its common stock, measuring the company's profitability per share.