Profit

question 63

Multiple Choice

Profit

• A)Is the difference between total revenue and total cost.
• B)Is the difference between variable costs and fixed costs.
• C)Is always a number greater than zero.
• D)Must be reported to Wall Street quarterly.

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Definitions:

St. Vitus' Dance

A historical term for Sydenham's chorea, a disorder characterized by rapid, involuntary movements, primarily affecting children and associated with rheumatic fever.

Convulsions

Involuntary muscle contractions that are rapid and often accompanied by changes in behavior or consciousness, typically as a result of a medical condition like epilepsy.

Tarantism

A historical psychological illness characterized by an uncontrollable urge to dance, often linked to spider bites or supposed possession.

Johann Weyer

A Dutch physician and occultist of the 16th century, known for his pioneering work on the medical treatment of the mentally ill.