Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: Accountant: This company simply cannot afford to hire a new

­Accountant: This company simply cannot afford to hire a new salesperson.With salespeople we not only incur the salary and healthcare costs, but also the costs of a new computer, a business cell phone plan, and mileage reimbursement for driving to sales appointments. This new salesperson could raise our monthly expenses by a full 10%.

Which of the following, if true, most undermines the accountant’s argument?

A. The cost of a computer is a one-time cost and would therefore not affect the company’s recurring monthly expenses.

B. Many sales appointments can be conducted via free video conferencing software, thereby reducing the expenses related to mileage reimbursement.

C. The company’s closest competitor employs nearly twice as many salespeople.

D. Because of the demand for the company’s products, a new salesperson is likely to account for several times as much revenue as the cost of employing her.

E. The company will not be able to reduce
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Statistics : Posted by Bunuel • on 21 Mar 2024, 01:30 • Replies 5 • Views 865

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