The First Step in the Problem-Solving Procedure Is Not Choosing

question 57

Multiple Choice

The first step in the problem-solving procedure is not choosing a variable, but rather translating the main idea into symbols. ​
If you subtract fifteen from twice a number, the result is three. What is the number?
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• A) 9
• B) -6
• C) 6
• D) -9
• E) -13.5

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume over which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behaviors hold true for a specific business.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain constant and do not vary with the level of business activity, including expenses like rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the production output or sales of a company, such as raw materials and labor costs.

Measure Of Activity

A metric used to quantify the level of production or the volume of operations in a business.