Which of the Following Mathematical Equations Represents the Operating Breakeven

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mathematical equations represents the operating breakeven point, QOpBEP, for a firm?

• A)Sales = Gross profit margin
• B)Sales = Total variable costs + Total fixed costs
• C)Total operating costs = Total variable costs + Total contribution margin costs
• D)Total operating costs = Contribution margin
• E)Contribution margin = Earnings before interest and tax

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Definitions:

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that conveys genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.

RNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes RNA from a DNA template during the process of transcription.

Transcription

The process by which the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA).

DNA Polymerase

Enzyme that carries out DNA replication. Uses a DNA template to assemble a complementary strand of DNA.