You Want to Use Precise,vigorous Words to Give Your Readers

question 105

Multiple Choice

You want to use precise,vigorous words to give your readers more information and keep them interested.Which of the following sentences has the best wording?

• A)Your order will ship next week.
• B)Please get back to me as soon as possible.
• C)Our latest income statement shows a decrease in profits.
• D)The March balance sheet reports a 10 percent decrease in expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year.

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Definitions:

Retail Segment

Refers to a portion of the market that deals with the sale of goods or services directly to end consumers for personal, non-business use.

Wholesale Segment

The part of a market that deals with the sale of goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers who then sell to end consumers.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product cost calculations, excluding fixed manufacturing overhead.