Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Variable

question 257

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a variable cost for a publication like SHAPE magazine that is targeted to young women seeking a healthier lifestyle?

• A)paper and ink
• B)increase in women in targeted demographics
• C)rent for parking deck used by employees
• D)salary of publisher

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Definitions:

Economic Expansion

A phase of the business cycle where economic activity and output grow, marked by increases in employment, consumer spending, and production.

Annexation

The formal act of acquiring territory by one state at the expense of another, often through conquest or treaty.

Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War

Another term for the Spanish-American War of 1898, highlighting the involvement and impact on Cuba and the Philippines.

Frontier Thesis

A theory proposed by historian Frederick Jackson Turner which argues that the American character and society have been shaped by the challenges and opportunities of the frontier.