Centex, a Producer of Telephone Systems for Small Businesses, Has

question 30

Multiple Choice

Centex, a producer of telephone systems for small businesses, has current sales of $43 million and variable operating costs of $27.95 million. Centex expects to increase sales in the coming year by 15% while keeping fixed operating costs constant at $9.1 million. What is the DOL for Centex?

• A) 3.3
• B) 2.5
• C) 7.2
• D) 1.0

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Definitions:

Early-Selection Model

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that information is filtered, or selected for further processing, early in the perceptual process.

Late-Selection Model

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that the selection of information for final processing occurs late in the processing sequence.

Acoustic-Blocking Model

A theoretical hypothesis suggesting interference in the processing of sounds or verbal information can impede learning or comprehension.

Retrieval

Retrieving and elevating stored information into one's consciousness from memory.