Which of the Following Statements MOST Accurately Describes the Profit

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes the profit margin?

• A) How efficiently a division uses its average assets to generate sales
• B) How much operating income the division earns on every dollar of sales
• C) How much return a division generates on average assets
• D) How much extra income does a division generate above the minimum acceptable level

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Definitions:

Wheat Future

A standardized contract traded on futures exchanges to buy or sell a specific amount of wheat at a predetermined price on a specified future date.

Profit

Profit refers to the financial gain that is realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Corn Future

A standardized contract to buy or sell a specified amount of corn at a future date and price, traded on commodities exchanges.

Spot Price

The prevailing market rate where a specific asset, including commodities, currencies, or securities, can be purchased or sold for prompt distribution.