An Offender Is Convicted of Misdemeanor Vandalism, but Instead of Being

question 28

Multiple Choice

An offender is convicted of misdemeanor vandalism, but instead of being sentenced to jail, she is given 200 hr of community service, much of which is spent cleaning up her own graffiti and
Similar acts of vandalism.This is an example of which purpose of punishment?

• A)deterrence
• B)incapacitation
• C)rehabilitation
• D)restoration

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Definitions:

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the sales level necessary to break even, as a buffer against uncertainty.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product or service, indicating how much contributes towards covering fixed costs and profit.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of output or sales, including rent, wages, and insurance costs.