Provide a Reason Why an Instance Data Would Be Declared

question 28

Essay

Provide a reason why an instance data would be declared static.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

A measure of a company's earning power from ongoing operations, equal to revenues minus operating expenses, but before taxes and interest.

Margin Of Safety

Indicates the possible decrease in sales that may occur before an operating loss results.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or production volume.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, remaining constant regardless of activity levels.