The Intersection of the X Axis and the Y Axis

question 337

Multiple Choice

The intersection of the x axis and the y axis is called the

• A) "meeting point."
• B) origin.
• C) "zero" point.
• D) corresponding point.

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Definitions:

Income Summary

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The amount of money a company earns after deducting all costs, expenses, and taxes from the total revenue.