Which of the Following Is True of Profitability

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of profitability?

• A)Profit is a long-term measure which cannot be manipulated.
• B)Profits are not affected by factors such as weather.
• C)Analysts should use indirect costing to determine the profitability of a product or market segment.
• D)A managerial obsession with profitability can prove counterproductive.

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