Inflation Tends To

question 74

Multiple Choice

Inflation tends to:

• A) Increase productivity
• B) Decrease input prices
• C) Increase the strength of the multiplier
• D) Reduce the strength of the multiplier

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Definitions:

Contribution Format Income Statement

A format for income statements that divides fixed and variable expenses, emphasizing the margin of contribution.

Traditional Format Income Statement

A type of income statement where expenses are deducted from revenues to calculate net income, typically divided into operating and non-operating sections.

Fixed Selling Expense

refers to selling costs that do not vary with the volume of sales, including salaries of sales personnel and advertising expenses.

Variable Selling Expense

Variable selling expense refers to costs that fluctuate with the volume of sales, such as commissions and shipping charges.