[Solved] The goliards were A) unfaithful husbands from eighteenth-century opera. B) students preparing for the priesthood who sang songs with erotic content. C) followers of platonic love. D) medieval poets from the Middle East. Net Operating Income: A financial calculation that represents a company's total income generated from its operations, minus its operating expenses, excluding taxes and interest. Fixed Expenses: Costs that remain constant for a given period regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries. Variable Expenses: Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business. Financial Advantage: A benefit gained in financial terms, which can result from factors such as cost savings, investment returns, or other monetary gains.