AP Test Prep

2016 AP® Microeconomics Free-Response Questions

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How can a bakery—one of several in town—maximize its profits? A case study from College Board asks scholars to consider the question. Other practice queries examine the price and benefits of buying certain goods for one consumer and look at the effects of different scenarios on the sale of interrelated goods. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the questions to create similar practice problems for content reinforcement
  • Offer all or part of assessment to practice for the AP® exam
Classroom Considerations
  • Questions are from the free-response section of the 2018 AP® Microeconomics exam
Pros
  • Scoring guidelines and answer keys make feedback easy to give
  • Case studies are based on real-life scenarios
Cons
  • None