A 32-year-old patient presents with a persistent cough lasti…

A 32-year-old patient presents with a persistent cough lasting 6 weeks. The cough began after a mild upper respiratory infection but has not resolved. The patient denies fever but reports occasional wheezing and shortness of breath. Based on the classification of cough duration and common etiologies, which of the following is the most appropriate categorization and likely underlying cause?

Balboni Industrial Supply manufactures various types of pers…

Balboni Industrial Supply manufactures various types of personal protective equipment. Due to recent struggles, turning a profit in fiscal year 2026 is critical. The company’s founder and CEO, Steve Balboni, wants the hard hat product line to generate at least $170,000 in net income in 2026. Given the following 2026 cost information related to hard hats, what level of sales revenue (in dollars) is required to achieve the target net income?  Selling price per hard hat  $80  Variable costs per hard hat  $48  Total fixed costs  $309,200