Your Roommate Is a Smoker

question 12

Multiple Choice

Your roommate is a smoker.You and he are having an argument because he not only thinks that smoking is okay but also thinks it is fine when a pregnant woman smokes-his mother did.You argue that, among other things, women who smoke when pregnant have newborns who are __________.

• A)more likely to be low birth weight, which is not a good start for the baby
• B)sicklier, but also more intelligent
• C)very energetic and can be hyperactive
• D)likely to have a mental illness

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Definitions:

Financial Advantage

A benefit gained in terms of financial health, growth, or savings that gives a business or individual a competitive edge.

Operating Results

The outcomes or the financial performance of a business's operations, often presented in the form of income statements displaying revenues, expenses, and net profits or losses.

Contribution Margin

The margin created by subtracting variable costs from sales revenue, which is utilized to pay for fixed expenses and create profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.