Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078747663
Author: McGraw-Hill
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 1, Problem 25AA

(a)

To determine

To analyze the transaction on which the men are discussing.

(a)

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The two men are the prospective buyers of the vehicle. They are discussing about the price and effectiveness of the vehicle.

(b)

To determine

To analyze the reason for car being fuel efficient.

(b)

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The car shown in the picture is a toy car. It would be used for the entertainment for children. Due to this, the car is exceptionally fuel efficient.

(c)

To determine

To analyze the trade off which is being referred to.

(c)

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Trade off is the sacrifice of one trait for gaining other.

For getting exceptionally fuel efficient vehicle, the buyers have to do a trade off with the size of the vehicle. Also, to get that efficiency, the actual vehicle would not be provided.

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