Any Time There Is More Customer Demand for Service Than

question 128

Short Answer

Any time there is more customer demand for service than can be provided a _________ ____________ occurs.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a company uses fixed operating costs, affecting its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) with changes in sales.

Breakeven Point

The financial position at which total costs equal total revenues, indicating that there is no net loss or gain.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Revenue Line

Represents the income that a company generates from its normal business operations, typically shown at the top of an income statement.