What does it mean if a business is for-profit?

• A. It must donate all profits
• B. It cannot charge customers
• C. It never pays taxes
• D. It aims to earn money for its owners

Answer: (D)

Being for-profit means the business’s main goal is to earn money for its owners or shareholders by selling goods or services and keeping the profits after expenses. Those profits are the money left over after costs, and they can be paid to owners or reinvested in the business to grow it. Donating all profits describes a nonprofit or charity, not a for-profit business. Not charging customers would stop the business from earning revenue at all. And for-profit businesses typically pay taxes on their profits, unlike nonprofits that often have tax exemptions. So, the best answer is that a for-profit aims to earn money for its owners.