Which of the Following Is Not a Condition That Must

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a condition that must be met in order for an act to be morally justified under the rule of double effect?

• A) The act must be good, or at least morally neutral, independent of consequences.
• B) The bad effect of the action is not directly intended.
• C) The good effect of the action outweighs the bad effect.
• D) The bad effect must be a means to the good effect.
• E) The bad effect must not be a means to the good effect

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Expenses incurred through normal business operations, such as salaries, rent, utilities, and office supplies, which are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Sales Revenue

Sales Revenue is the income received by a company from its sales of goods or the provision of services, before any costs or expenses are deducted.

Gross Profit Rate

The ratio of gross profit to net sales, representing the efficiency with which a company uses its resources to produce goods and services.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business that are not related to direct production.