Scenario 13-2

question 64

Multiple Choice

Scenario 13-2. Benjamin has been running his kennel service for one year. So far, business has been good and all expenses have been met each month, leaving a small profit. He has a large building capable of handling a total of 35 dogs. Each pen has fresh water supplied through pipes, an automated feeder, and a heating/cooling unit that keeps each pen at a comfortable 68 degrees. Benjamin rents each pen at a price of $30 per day. His total fixed costs each month are $500. Average variable costs are $12.
-In Scenario 13-2, if Benjamin would like a monthly profit of $2,000, using the original numbers, calculate his target return in pen rentals.

• A) 136 pen rentals each month
• B) 139 pen rentals each month
• C) 142 pen rentals each month
• D) 145 pen rentals each month

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Definitions:

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two intertwined strands forming a spiral shape, discovered by Watson and Crick.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, comprising all the alleles and genes within an individual's DNA.

Genetic Material

Genetic material constitutes the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) in living organisms that contains the biological instructions which determine an organism's physical characteristics, development, and functioning.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two twisted strands forming a shape similar to a spiral staircase.