Emily Is 30 Years Old and Concerned About the Possibility

question 46

Multiple Choice

Emily is 30 years old and concerned about the possibility of infertility if she continues to postpone pregnancy. Most physicians would advise her to

• A) begin her family before she reaches age 35.
• B) avoid pregnancy because of her age.
• C) have a fertility workup.
• D) not be unduly concerned because menopause is unlikely to begin for at least 12 more years.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

Operating leverage is a measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the proportion of fixed versus variable costs a company has.

Pretax Income

Income earned by a company before taxes are deducted, indicating the profitability of a company's core operations.

Sales Increase

The rise in the amount of products or services sold by a company, usually compared to a previous period.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, representing the contribution towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.