Beak Industries Is a Division of a Major Corporation

question 83

Multiple Choice

Beak Industries is a division of a major corporation. Last year the division had total sales of $10,600,000, net operating income of $1,070,600, and average operating assets of $4,000,000.
-The division's margin is closest to:

• A) 37.7%
• B) 26.8%
• C) 47.8%
• D) 10.1%

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Definitions:

Fixed Input

A resource or factor of production whose quantity remains constant regardless of the level of output or activity.

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed, limiting the ability to increase production.

Long Run

A period of time in economics wherein all inputs and factors of production can be varied, with no fixed factors.

Variable Inputs

Resources or factors of production that can be adjusted in the short run to meet changes in demand.