Microeconomics Quiz: Cost Concepts
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What is the characteristic of the marginal cost in the software industry?

  • It is variable
  • It is close to zero (correct)
  • It is always high
  • It is fixed
  • What is the total cost of flying a 100-seat plane for an airline?

  • $100,000
  • $5,000
  • $50,000 (correct)
  • $50
  • How many empty seats are there on a flight?

  • 10 (correct)
  • 15
  • 20
  • 5
  • What is the correct answer to the question of the marginal cost of flying a passenger?

    <p>$500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industries has a marginal cost that is close to zero?

    <p>Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Marginal Cost Industries

    • The software industry is an example of an industry with a marginal cost that is close to zero.

    Airline Industry Cost Calculation

    • The total cost of flying a 100-seat plane for an airline is $50,000.
    • If there are 10 empty seats on a flight, the marginal cost of flying a passenger can be calculated.
    • The marginal cost of flying a passenger is $5,000 ($50,000 ÷ 100 seats) or $500 ($50,000 ÷ 100 seats, then subtracting the 10 empty seats).

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    Test your understanding of microeconomic concepts such as marginal cost, fixed cost, and variable cost. This quiz covers the basics of cost analysis in different industries.

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