All Other Things Being Equal, a Decrease in the Contribution

question 52

Multiple Choice

All other things being equal, a decrease in the contribution margin for a firm would:

• A) increase the break-even point
• B) decrease the break-even point
• C) have no impact on the break-even point
• D) not enough information given

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Definitions:

Capital Asset Pricing Model

A framework that explains the connection between inherent risk and anticipated return on investments, especially in the context of equities.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market, indicating how much the stock price is expected to fluctuate.

Arbitrage Pricing Theory

A financial model that determines the theoretical return of an asset by considering multiple macro-economic factors or theoretical market indices.

Systematic Risk Factors

External risks that affect an entire market or asset class, and cannot be mitigated through diversification.