Which of the Following Are NOT Scarce

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT scarce?

• A) time for leisure activities
• B) computers
• C) compact discs
• D) the air we breathe

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), representing the profit from core business operations.

Contribution Format

Contribution format is an income statement format that separates costs into fixed and variable categories, highlighting the contribution margin of goods or services sold.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs. It represents the portion of sales that helps to cover fixed costs.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement where costs are classified as variable or fixed, and the contribution margin is computed by subtracting total variable costs from sales.