Select the Incorrect Statement Regarding the Relationship Between Cost Behavior

question 79

Multiple Choice

Select the incorrect statement regarding the relationship between cost behavior and profits.

• A) A pure variable cost structure offers higher potential rewards.
• B) A pure fixed cost structure offers more security if volume expectations are not achieved.
• C) In a pure variable cost structure, when revenue increases by $1, so do profits.
• D) In a pure fixed cost structure, the unit selling price and unit contribution margin are equal.

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graph depicting the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing and able to sell, typically upward sloping.

Price Elasticity

A measure indicating the degree to which product demand is affected by price shifts.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specified period.

Price Increase

A Price Increase refers to a rise in the cost of goods or services that can occur due to various factors like inflation, increased production costs, or higher demand.