Consider a Washing Machine as a System

question 46

Multiple Choice

Consider a washing machine as a system.Which of the following represents the outputs?

• A) The dirty clothes, water, and detergent.
• B) The clean clothes.
• C) The wash and rinse cycle.
• D) The light indicating that the washer is off balance and has stopped.

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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs equal total revenues, indicating that a business is neither making a profit nor incurring a loss.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The contribution margin ratio is a financial metric indicating the proportion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs and is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Fixed Costs

Outlays for rent, salaries, and insurance that are unaffected by variations in the volume of production or sales.

Sales Dollars

A term referring to the total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, expressed in monetary value.