Simplify
- $$7 + 2 ^ { 2 } - ( - 12 ) \cdot 11$$

question 186

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$7 + 2 ^ { 2 } - ( - 12 ) \cdot 11$$

• A) 143
• B) \(- 121\)
• C) \(- 11\)
• D) 253

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Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent or salaries.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or output in a manufacturing environment.

Variable Distribution Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to how a product is stored, handled, and delivered.

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.