Which of the Following Programs Most Benefits the Working Poor

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following programs most benefits the working poor?

• A) earned income tax credits
• B) Medicaid
• C) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• D) subsidized student loans
• E) Social Security

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Definitions:

Mark-Up Percentage

A pricing strategy that sets the selling price of a product by adding a specific percentage to its cost price.

Cost-Plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where the selling price is determined by adding a specific markup to a product's cost, ensuring all costs are covered and a profit is guaranteed.

Absorption Cost

A method of product costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead.

Mark-Up Percentage

Mark-up percentage is the ratio between the cost of a good or service and its selling price, expressed as a percentage over the cost, indicating the profit margin.