Because people's wants are unlimited but resources are scarce, :
a. choices must be made.
b. poor people never get anything they want.
c. people search for spiritual fulfillment rather than material fulfillment.
d. only the rich get everything they want.
e. there will be more services produced than goods.

For the year, uptowne furniture had sales of $818,790, costs of $748,330, and interest paid of $24,450. the depreciation expense was $56,100 and the tax rate was 34 percent. at the beginning of the year, the firm had retained earnings of $172,270 and common stock of $260,000. at the end of the year, retained earnings was $158,713 and common stock was $280,000. any tax losses can be used. what is the amount of the dividends paid for the year? a. $6,466 b. $7,566 c. $5,266 d. $6,898 e. $7,066