Which of the Following Is a Factor That Has Contributed

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that has contributed to greater retail concentration in developed countries?

• A) A tradition of established local neighborhood stores
• B) An increase in car ownership
• C) A decrease in the number of freezers and refrigerators
• D) An increase in the number of single-income households
• E) An increase in the population density

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Definitions:

Fixed Production Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production output, such as rent, salaries, and equipment depreciation.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed manufacturing overhead as a period expense.

Absorption Costing

A method of accounting that encompasses the total manufacturing expenses, including direct materials, direct labor, along with both variable and fixed overhead costs, as part of a product's cost.

Net Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), measuring a company's profitability from its operations.