In the 2009 GSS the Public Were Asked Whether They

question 127

Multiple Choice

In the 2009 GSS the public were asked whether they believed the local police were doing a good job.What was the highest-ranked factor from the respondents?

• A)ensuring the safety of citizens
• B)enforcing the laws
• C)being approachable
• D)treating people fairly

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed expenses and then contribute to profit.

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume.

Break-even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenues are exactly the same, yielding neither a profit nor a loss.

Degree of Operating Leverage

The degree of operating leverage is a financial ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, indicating how earnings before interest and taxes are affected by sales volume.