Let’s Say You Want to Open a Shoe Store That

question 138

Multiple Choice

Let’s say you want to open a shoe store that will specialize in high-end shoes. But before you do, you want to determine how many pairs of shoes you have to sell in the first year to break even (have no profit or loss) . You also want to know what your profit will be in year two. You have been busy estimating some revenues and costs. Here is what you have so far:

-How much is the variable cost per unit?

• A)$80
• B)$10
• C)$250
• D)$90

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from the total revenue.

Common Stock

Represents equity ownership in a corporation, with holders possibly entitled to vote on corporate policy and receive dividends.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, distributed from the company's profits.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the operation of a business which may include costs such as rent, utilities, payroll, and materials.