What Is the Correct Technique Used in Radiometric Dating of Rocks

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is the correct technique used in radiometric dating of rocks?

• A) uranium-238 to lead-206
• B) potassium-40 to argon-40
• C) carbon-14 to nitrogen-14
• D) bismuth-206 to uranium-238
• E) calcium-41 to argon-42

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Definitions:

Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)

A financial ratio that measures a company's profitability and efficiency in using its capital; calculated as EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) divided by capital employed.

Capital Structure

The composition of a company's liabilities and shareholders' equity including debt, equity, and any other types of financing.

Tax Bracket

A range of income over which the tax rate is constant.

Modigliani-Miller Model

A theory on capital structure that suggests that under certain market conditions (no taxes, no transaction costs), the value of a firm is unaffected by how it is financed.