Figure 7-4

Following a rash of airplane bombs, the airlines have been forced to increase security at a cost of $30 million per year. The number of inspectors and machines does not vary with the number of passengers; the airlines must have sufficient staff available to handle the full-capacity load. Which graph in Figure 7-4 best illustrates the impact of the security expenditures?
A)1
B)2
C)3

Question

Figure 7-4

Following a rash of airplane bombs, the airlines have been forced to increase security at a cost of $30 million per year. The number of inspectors and machines does not vary with the number of passengers; the airlines must have sufficient staff available to handle the full-capacity load. Which graph in Figure 7-4 best illustrates the impact of the security expenditures?
A)1 
B)2 
C)3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In graph 3, the total cost of the security expenditures remains constant regardless of the number of passengers. This matches the given information that the number of inspectors and machines does not vary with the number of passengers. Therefore, graph 3 best illustrates the impact of the security expenditures.

Figure 7-4 Following a Rash of Airplane Bombs, the Airlines Have Been