Question

how would a manufacturer benefit by using fewer scarce resources?○ the product would be less expensive to produce.○ the product would better satisfy consumer needs.○ the product would be popular and readily available.○ the product would provide a more satisfactory profit.

Explanation:

Scarce resources typically have a high cost associated with them because their limited supply increases their market value. Using fewer of these resources directly reduces the production costs for the manufacturer. The other options are not direct, guaranteed benefits: better satisfying consumer needs depends on product design, popularity/availability relates to distribution and demand, and higher profit is not guaranteed if other costs or pricing factors change.

Answer:

A. The product would be less expensive to produce.