Basic Business
Unit 1
Unit 2
100

What is a profit?

Money earned; "pocketed"

100

Why is the relationship between buyer and seller important in business?

It forms the foundation of all transactions.

100

The usa is best classified as which type of economy?

Mixed.

200

What does COGS stand for?

Cost of goods sold?

200

What is a goods-based business?

A business that sells tangible items.
200

What does communism aim for in a society.

No classes, no money, and distribution based on need.

300

What is revenue?

Money collected.

300

What is a non-profit business?

A business where profits must be reinvested into the organization.

300

What is inflation?

A general increase in price over time, reducing purchasing power.

400

What are expenses?

All operation cost, like rent and salaries.

400
What is the equation for calculating profit?
Revenue - COGS - Expenses = Profit
400

What does consumer price index track price change in?

Wholesale materials only.

500

What do business solve?

A problem.

500
Why is innovation important in business?

It keeps businesses competitive and relevent.

500

What does price elasticity measure?

How sensitive demand is to a change in price.