Current Projections Are That the Debt-To-GDP Ratio Will

question 102

Multiple Choice

Current projections are that the debt-to-GDP ratio will:

• A) peak at 80% in 2020 and then gradually decline.
• B) continue to fall for the foreseeable future.
• C) increase exponentially between now and 2060.
• D) fall to zero in 2030.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses are deducted, indicating how much of the revenue actually contributes to covering fixed costs.

Avoidable Fixed Costs

Costs that can be eliminated if a particular decision is made, such as discontinuing a product or service that is not contributing to profits.

Unavoidable Allocated Fixed Corporate Costs

Fixed expenses that are distributed across different departments or products within a company, and cannot be avoided or eliminated.

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin represents the portion of sales revenue that remains after variable costs are deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.