Question 6
Basic ConceptsWhich of the following is not example of stock variable?
- A.quantity of shoes for sale in a shop
- B.number of buildings in OAU
- C.cars at the car park
- D.number of time shola eats in one day
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (number of time shola eats in one day)
Explanation
A stock is measured at a point in time; how often someone eats per day is measured over a period, so it is a flow.