One Aspect of Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Is That

question 16

Multiple Choice

One aspect of Darwin's theory of natural selection is that adaptations not useful to fitness are lost faster if they have a greater cost.With this in mind,which of the following explanation is most likely true?

• A)Our little toe is not going away in the near future.
• B)The human appendix must currently serve an essential function or it would not be in our bodies.
• C)It is a mystery why we do not have tails.
• D)Humans are relatively hairless because we look better without hair.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating the contribution towards covering fixed costs.

Fixed Costs

These are expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Selling

Expenses related to sales that vary with the level of sales activity, such as commissions or shipping costs.

Administrative Costs

All executive, organizational, and clerical costs associated with the general management of an organization rather than with manufacturing or selling.