Kendra Worked Hard in High School and Was Accepted into Her

question 93

Multiple Choice

Kendra worked hard in high school and was accepted into her university of choice.In contrast,Zelda did not always work in high school and after graduation was not accepted into any university.Which aspect of the school selection processes would structural-functionalists say this illustrates?

• A) The hardest working are rewarded.
• B) Homework is beneficial.
• C) University is not for everyone.
• D) Your future should not be taken for granted.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as sales commissions or raw materials.

Net Operating Income

is the total profit of a company after operating expenses are subtracted from revenue but before deducting interest and taxes.

Break-Even Sales

The amount of sales revenue required to cover all fixed and variable costs, resulting in zero net income or loss.