In order to remain competitive, big bus lines must reduce its average ticket price by 15%. however, the firm still wants to remain profitable. which of the following options would allow big bus lines to remain profitable while dropping its ticket prices?
a : decreasing its variable costs by at least 15%
b : increasing its variable cost per ticket by at least 15%
c : decreasing its number of passengers by at least 15%
d : decreasing its total fixed costs by at least 15%

A : decreasing its variable costs by at least 15%

Explanation:

Variable costs depend on the number of passengers they transport as there will be a decrease of the 15 %in the income received by each passenger. Then, it must be an equal reduction on the expenses generated by each passenger in order to remain competitive.

the answer is     d. in our global economy, most job growth will be in services, but manufacturing jobs will exist, too.

being born in poverty would limit the people's chances, opportunities and benefits.

this happen because of several things, such as:

- poor people tend to gain less access to good education and nutrition. this mean that their chance to obtain high paying jobs would also be limited.

- poor people tend to socialize with other poor people while the rich tend to socialize with other rich people. this means that simply throguh their social circle, rich people would have more business opportunities compared to the poor people.

- rich people tend to have more capital in their disposal. this would benefit them in business since it is far easier for them to fund their business operation compared to poor people.