Refer to the information provided in Figure 4.3 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 4.3Refer to Figure 4.3. A nonprice rationing system such as queuing must be used to ration the available supply of pencils if the government will not allow retailers to charge more than ________ for a pencil.

A. $0.40
B. $0.45
C. $0.50
D. $0.55


Answer: A

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