Refer to Scenario 9.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. SCENARIO 9.1: Amy borrowed $20,000 from her parents to open a bagel shop. She pays her parents a 5% yearly return on the money they lent her. Her other yearly fixed costs equal $9,000. Her variable costs equal $30,000. In her first year, Amy sold 40,000 dozen at a price of $1.50 per dozen. Refer to Scenario 9.1. Amy's total fixed costs equal

A 7.25 percent sales tax

A. Is a regressive tax because poor individuals consume a higher percentage of their income than high-income individuals. B. Does not impose an additional tax burden on most individuals because the sales tax is paid entirely by the seller. C. Is a progressive tax because high-income individuals buy more goods and services than low-income individuals. D. Is a proportional tax because the rate is the same for all income groups.

Which of the industries listed below relies the most on patent protection to recoup its investments on research and development?

A. the pharmaceutical industry B. the dairy industry C. the restaurant industry D. the citrus industry