Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)In stable industries, such as retailers, the gross profit margin is generally volatile from year to year.
• B)Gross profit margin and operating profit margin are complements of each other and the two percentages add up to 100%.
• C)Fixed costs do not vary proportionately with volume changes but remain the same within a relevant range of activity.
• D)In capital intensive industries sales volume changes result in a stable gross profit margin.

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Definitions:

Active Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism that is activated by exposure to pathogens, involving the production of antibodies and memory cells.

Low pH

A measurement indicating that a solution is acidic, having a pH value less than 7.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that cause disease in their host, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

Cytokine Stimulation

The process of activating cells by cytokines, which are signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation, and hematopoiesis.