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Verizon [17]
3 years ago
5

An example of a shortage is limited amounts of

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ANTONII [103]3 years ago
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The best choice would be C. An example of a shortage is limited amounts of food available because the trucks carrying it are on strike. Shortage is when there is excess demand but the supply is limited. In the other choices, the definition of shortage cannot be seen. It is only C that shows a high demand of food but the supply is low due to the strike. 
yulyashka [42]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

1.Economics is the social science dedicated to the study of

answer: how scarce resources are allocated by different economic systems

2.The following statement is from New York City's Parking Regulations page:

"All of New York City is a designated Tow Away Zone under the State's Vehicle and Traffic Law. This means that any vehicle parked or operated illegally, or with missing or expired registration or inspection stickers, may be towed."

Based off this statement, what economic concept best explains why most New Yorkers park correctly?

answer: People respond to incentives in a predictable manner. New Yorkers will park legally to prevent their cars from being towed.

3. Which of the following reasons for starting a store is most closely related to an entrepreneur's motivation for innovation?

answer: A computer programmer creates a new computer game that uses new technology to help children with speech impediments.

4.The next best alternative given up when individuals, businesses, and governments confront scarcity by making choices is known as ___.

answer: opportunity cost

5. Bob owns a glass manufacturing company. His factories contain machines that heat sand up to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit. The machines then place melted sand into casts to form bowls, jars, and other glass products. Workers package these products for shipping.

Using the above information, correctly identify examples of the productive resources.

answer:land-sand, human resources- factory workers, physical capital-casts, entrepreneur- Bob

6.The BEST example of a shortage is limited amounts of

answer: food available because the trucks carrying it are on strike.

7. Which of the following is the BEST example of scarcity, rather than shortage?

answer:An electric company wants an endless supply of coal for their company.

8.Nicholas starts a taxi cab business.  He buys a garage, hires three drivers, buys two taxi-cabs, and sends his cab drivers to driving school for better driving skills and road knowledge.  What action(s) represents CAPITAL investment?

*Remember, capital can refer to physical or human capital.

answers: the purchased taxi cabs and the purchased garage

9.What is a rational economic decision?

 answer: one in which marginal benefits are greater than marginal costs

10.The economic term “scarcity” relates MOST directly to a situation in which

answer: manufacturers lack unlimited raw materials needed to create their product

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Cost of goods sold       5,720

Gross profit              $38,280

Expenses:

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a. Depreciation Expense     $375

Accumulated Depreciation                $375

b. Uncollectible Expense   $5,620

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Interest Revenue                                 $120

d. Salaries Expense           $34,000

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Accounts Receivable       238,400

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts $9,220

Inventory                            12,600

Notes Receivable

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Equipment                       20,900

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Depreciation Expense         375

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Utilities Expense             17,900

Income Tax Expense     10,400

Uncollectible Expense   5,620

Accounts Payable                             102,200

Salaries Payable                                34,000

Income Taxes Payable                      10,400

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Interest Revenue                                  120

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Cost of Goods Sold 122,000

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Cost of goods sold                        122,000

Gross profit                                  $112,000

Interest Revenue                                 120

Total revenue                              $112,120

Depreciation Expense         375

Salaries Expense           65,200

Utilities Expense             17,900

Uncollectible Expense   5,620  $89,095

Income before tax                      $23,025

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Accounts Receivable       238,400

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Equipment            20,900

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Salaries Payable               34,000

Income Taxes Payable     10,400 $146,600

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Salaries Expense                                    65,200

Utilities Expense                                      17,900

Income Tax Expense                              10,400

Uncollectible Expense                             5,620

Cost of Goods Sold                             122,000

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Interest Revenue                     120

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Equipment                       20,900

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Allowance for

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Notes Receivable

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Accounts Payable                                  16,200

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