To Obtain the Dollar Sales Volume Necessary to Attain a Given

question 106

Multiple Choice

To obtain the dollar sales volume necessary to attain a given target profit, which of the following formulas should be used?

• A) (Fixed expenses + Target net profit)/Total contribution margin
• B) (Fixed expenses + Target net profit)/Contribution margin ratio
• C) Fixed expenses/Contribution margin per unit
• D) Target net profit/Contribution margin ratio

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any previous conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

is a concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of a negative condition strengthens a behavior.

Operant

Pertaining to operant conditioning, a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, leading to changes in that behavior's frequency.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic intervention aimed at reducing an individual's anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, along with relaxation techniques.