The Legendary Apple Was to Isaac Newton as the _________

question 37

Multiple Choice

The legendary apple was to Isaac Newton as the _________ was to Albert Einstein.

• A) orange
• B) speed of light
• C) clock
• D) patent office
• E) coin toss

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain achieved when the revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain those activities.

Margin Of Safety

The extent to which sales can decline before a business reaches its breakeven point.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activities.

Break-even Point

The point at which total revenue equals total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss for the business.