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Answer:

(b) macaroni is categorized as an inferior good, and the price elasticity of supply is zero.

Explanation:

An increase in income by 10 percent results in a 15% reduction in the demand for macaroni and cheese without any change in price. This suggests that macaroni is indeed an inferior good with zero price elasticity of supply.

Inferior goods experience lower demand as incomes rise, supported by the observation that ‘’A 10 percent increase in income leads to a 15% decrease in the quantity of macaroni demanded’’.

In terms of price elasticity of supply, a value of zero indicates that the supply amount remains unchanged regardless of price fluctuations: the supply is "fixed". The original scenario states there was ''no change in the price of macaroni,'' indicating that the elasticity of supply in this situation is zero.

Answer:

1. a. $950,000.
2. $150,000.
3. a. $1,115,000.
4. d. -$15,000.
5. b. the difference between what a person currently makes and what they would earn in their best alternative.

Explanation:

1. Chris's accounting costs

The accounting cost reflects the explicit expenses of the venture. They are the usual costs;

= Parts and materials needed for restoration + Salaries of employees + His salary + Rent along with utilities

= 400,000 + 360,000 + 110,000 + 80,000

= $‭950,000‬

2. Chris's accounting profits

= Revenue - Accounting cost

= 1,100,000 - 950,000

= $150,000

3. Chris's economic cost

These consist of explicit costs plus implicit (opportunity) costs.

The opportunity cost represents the next best option which amounts to $275,000 should he have taken the position with Jay Leno as a personal auto restorer.

This means forgoing the $110,000 he makes currently.

= Accounting cost + Foregone salary - Current salary

= 950,000 + 275,000  - 110,000

= $1,115,000

4. Chris's economic profit

= 1,100,000 - 1,115,000

= -$15,000

5. b. the difference between what a person currently makes and what they would earn in their best alternative.

$0.20 Explanation: To determine the adjustment in the future price, the initial step is calculating the loss, as follows: Loss = Initial Margin - Maintenance Margin = $4,000 - $3,000 = $1,000. The future price adjustment will then be Loss divided by the size of the contract, returning to $1,000 ÷ 5,000 ounces = $0.20. Thus, the future price rises by $0.20. If the margin call isn't satisfied, the broker will step in at the maximum price to prevent additional losses.