Suppose When the Price of Pineapples Goes from $5 to $3

question 139

Multiple Choice

Suppose when the price of pineapples goes from $5 to $3 per pineapple,production decreases from 3,500 pineapples to 2,000 pineapples per year.Using the mid-point method,the percentage change in price would be:

• A) 0.50
• B) 50 percent
• C) 0.54
• D) 54 percent

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales over a certain period, such as rent or salaries.

Contribution Margin

The contribution margin represents the portion of sales revenue that is not consumed by variable costs and is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Variable Cost

Business expenditures that adjust based on the activity level of the enterprise.

Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from a company's normal business operations, indicating whether a company can maintain or grow its operations.