Which of the Following Would Be an Effective Opening Statement

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an effective opening statement for an external,unsolicited proposal?

• A)A list of issues the reader needs to correct
• B)A logical solution to a problem
• C)A statement about what competitors are doing
• D)An attention-getter
• E)Your list of qualifications

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that measures a company's profitability by dividing its net income by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses have been deducted; it contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric that represents the percentage difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, divided by sales revenue, showcasing the efficiency of a company in managing its production costs.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A metric used to measure a company's ability to meet its debt obligations, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.