You Are Explaining to a Friend the Business of Sport

question 9

Multiple Choice

You are explaining to a friend the business of sport and note that _____ are the largest operating expense for each team in North American professional sports.

• A) facility operating costs
• B) players' salaries
• C) travel expenses to away games
• D) medical expenses for injured players

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