The @ character is referred to as a________

A horizontal retail audit _____

a. identifies the relative importance of each retailing mix element b. focuses on separate functional elements c. evaluates the environment facing a retailer: the economy, demographics, competition, and consumers d. is always disguised

Which of the following statements regarding fixed costs is TRUE?

A) Fixed costs rise by a constant amount for every added unit of volume. B) While fixed costs are ordinarily constant with respect to volume, they can "step" upward if volume increases result in additional fixed costs. C) Fixed costs are those costs associated with direct labor and materials. D) Fixed costs equal variable costs at the break-even point. E) Fixed cost is the difference between selling price and variable cost.