The Following Data Have Been Provided by a Retailer That

question 67

Multiple Choice

The following data have been provided by a retailer that sells a single product:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline & \text { This Year } & \text { Last Year } \\\hline \text { Units Sold } & 200,000 & 150,000 \\\hline \text { Sales Revenue } & \$ 1,000,000 & \$ 1750,000 \\\hline \text { Less: Cost of Goods Sold } & \underline{700,000} & \underline{\mathbf{5 2 5 , 0 0 0}} \\\hline \text { Gross Margin } & 300,000 & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Less: Operating Expenses } & \underline{222,000} & \underline{\mathbf{2 1 0 , 0 0 0}} \\\hline \text { Operating Income } & \underline{\$ 78,000} & \underline{\$ 15,000} \\\hline\end{array}$


-What is the best estimate of the company's total fixed operating expenses per year?

• A) $0.
• B) $44,000.
• C) $80,000.
• D) $174,000.

---

Definitions:

Temporary Employee

A worker hired for a predetermined, limited period of time, often to fill in for absent employees or to complete specific projects.

Organizational Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological theories and practices to improve the workplace, including employee well-being and organizational performance.

Personnel Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological principles and techniques to workplace issues, including talent management, employee evaluation, and training.

Chain of Command

The hierarchical structure within an organization that dictates authority, responsibility, and communication pathways.