Which of the Following Is Least Helpful in Balancing an Equation

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least helpful in balancing an equation?

• A) Use a balance sheet to keep track of the number of elements.
• B) Try different coefficients and subscripts to balance the number of atoms.
• C) Begin with elements that appear only once on each side of the equation.
• D) Change only the coefficients to balance the number of atoms.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

This ratio measures how much of a company's revenues will contribute to covering its fixed costs and generating profit, after variable costs have been paid.

Operating Income

Profit generated from normal business operations, calculated as sales minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent or salaries.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit, used to determine how sales affect profitability.