When the Size of a Cell Increases,the Surface Area/volume Ratio

question 51

Multiple Choice

When the size of a cell increases,the surface area/volume ratio

• A)decreases initially and then begins to increase.
• B)remains the same.
• C)decreases.
• D)increases initially and then begins to decrease.
• E)increases.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures how much of a company's revenue is left over after variable costs are subtracted, expressed as a percentage of sales revenue.

Variable Expense Ratio

A ratio computed by dividing variable expenses by sales.

Operating Leverage

A financial concept that measures the proportion of fixed costs in a company's cost structure, indicating its sensitivity to changes in sales volume.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.