Why Are Texas Counties Important

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why are Texas counties important?

• A) They create and regulate cities.
• B) They act as legislative bodies, making most of the local laws.
• C) They provide the main form of government in rural areas.
• D) They have very broad governmental powers.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the amount of net income earned with each dollar of sales by comparing net income and net sales.

Investment Turnover

A measure of a company's efficiency in using its assets to generate sales or revenue; the ratio of the cost of goods sold to the average inventory.

Managerial Efficiency

The effectiveness with which managers utilize resources and make decisions to achieve the organization's goals.

Investments In Assets

Financial activities involving the purchase of assets with the expectation that they will generate income or appreciate in the future.