A Cement Manufacturer Has Supplied the Following Data

question 78

Multiple Choice

A cement manufacturer has supplied the following data:
-If the company increases its unit sales volume by 3% without increasing its fixed expenses,then total net operating income should be closest to:

• A)$84,460
• B)$99,940
• C)$2,460
• D)$83,316

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Definitions:

Fourth Quintile

The fourth quintile refers to the subgroup that falls into the 60-80% range of a distribution when data is divided into five equal groups, often used in economic and social statistics to analyze income or wealth distribution.

Total Income

The total amount of money received by an individual or generated by an entity within a specific period, including wages, salaries, benefits, and other earnings.

Highest Percent

The maximum or largest percentage value within a given set or group of data.

Wage Rate

The amount of compensation an employee receives per unit of time or per task, typically expressed as an hourly rate or per piece rate.