The Body of the Report ________

question 21

Multiple Choice

The body of the report ________.

• A)summarizes the writer's key points
• B)establishes the tone and the writer's relationship with the audience
• C)introduces the subject matter and indicates why it is important
• D)brings all the action items together in one place
• E)interprets the information gathered during investigation

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

Gross profit is the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS), representing the profit a company makes after deducting the costs directly associated with producing its goods or services.

Cost of Goods Sold

An accounting term for the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.

Service Business

A type of business that primarily offers intangible goods or services to consumers, such as consulting, legal advice, and maintenance services.

Merchandising Business

A type of business that makes profit by buying goods at a wholesale price and selling them at a retail price, primarily dealing in goods rather than services.