Why Is English the Dominant Language Around the World

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is English the dominant language around the world?

• A) because English is the superior language in which to conduct business
• B) because of the impact of biculturalism over the last 100 years
• C) because of the economic, political, and cultural influence of Great Britain and the United States over the past 200 years
• D) because of the great influence of non-English European countries over the past 200 years

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Net Income

The final profit figure for a company after deducting taxes and expenses from the revenue.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The dividend payout ratio is the fraction of net income a firm pays to its shareholders in dividends, expressed as a percentage of the company's total net income.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses have been deducted from sales.