If Inputs Increase by 30% and Outputs Increase by 15

question 132

Multiple Choice

If inputs increase by 30% and outputs increase by 15%, what is the percentage change in productivity?

• A) 50.00% decrease
• B) 88.46% increase
• C) 88.46% decrease
• D) 11.54% increase
• E) 11.54% decrease

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

The amount of money a company owes to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods held for sale by a business, typically in a retail or wholesale setting, valued at either cost or market price.

Building Contractors

Businesses or individuals that oversee the construction of buildings or structures, managing materials, labor, and compliance with regulations.

Monthly Depreciation

The portion of the cost of a tangible fixed asset that is considered consumed or used up in the operations of a business each month.