If Salespersons Are Paid Commissions That Are a Set Percentage

question 43

Multiple Choice

If salespersons are paid commissions that are a set percentage of sales, which product would they prefer to sell? In other words, if it is a choice between selling one unit of one product and one unit of another, which product would they prefer to sell?

• A)I100
• B)I200
• C)I300
• D)I400

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Definitions:

Quoted Price

The last price at which a security or commodity traded, often used as a reference to gauge market value.

Current Yield

The annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security.

Semiannually

Occurring twice a year; typically every six months.

Subordinated Debt

A class of debt that is ranked below other debts with regard to claims on assets or earnings in the event of a liquidation of the issuer.