A creditor can decline an applicant based on the fact that the applicant's income is derived from a public assistance program.

Gross profit is calculated as the difference between net sales revenue and ________

A) purchases B) cost of goods sold C) cost of merchandise inventory D) selling and administrative expenses

________ is an organized movement of concerned citizens, businesses, and government agencies to protect and improve people's current and future living conditions

A) Consumerism B) Environmentalism C) Protectionism D) Socialism E) Aestheticism