If the Red Fire Ant Were Accidentally Introduced into California

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the red fire ant were accidentally introduced into California and spread widely throughout the state,we would expect

• A)insect agricultural pests to decrease
• B)a decline in biodiversity.
• C)an increase in song bird populations
• D)that another species could be introduced that would control the population of ants.

---

Definitions:

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and the break-even point, expressing the level of sales fall that can be tolerated before a loss occurs.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, representing how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Monthly Fixed Expense

Costs that do not fluctuate with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, incurred on a monthly basis.

Target Profit

Target profit is the amount of net income a company aims to achieve for a specific period as part of its financial and operational goals.