Amelia Is a Sales Representative at an Enterprise Services Company

question 50

Multiple Choice

Amelia is a sales representative at an enterprise services company. She receives an email from her boss stating, "All salespeople must send their sales report by the end of the day." Amelia is not happy about how this statement is phrased. The most likely reason for her unhappiness is that the way the statement is phrased is

• A) discriminatory.
• B) impolite.
• C) ageist.
• D) sexist.
• E) racist.

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Definitions:

Cost

The amount of money required to purchase, produce, or maintain something.

Markup Percent

The extra portion put on the cost of items to cover the expenses of operation and achieve profit.

Selling Price

The amount for which something is sold, making it the price a buyer pays to acquire a product or service.

Markup Percent

The proportion added onto the purchase price of products to account for overhead costs and gain a profit.