It Is Recommended Patients Use Soft-Bristled Toothbrushes Because Only Soft

question 9

Multiple Choice

It is recommended patients use soft-bristled toothbrushes because only soft bristles reach 1 mm subgingivally.

• A)Both statement and reason are correct.
• B)Both statement and reason are incorrect.
• C)The statement is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
• D)The statement is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

Recognize the impact of changes in interest rates on the market value of floating-rate debt.

Distinguish between fair value hedge and cash flow hedge.

Understand the accounting and reporting requirements for debt securities at both amortized cost and fair value.

Comprehend the principles of derivative financial instruments and their accounting under GAAP.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage achieved when production becomes efficient, as the scale of production increases, leading to a reduction in the average cost to make each unit.

Diseconomies of Scale

A situation where, as a firm becomes larger, its costs per unit increase due to inefficiencies that arise from its growth.

Constant Costs

The costs that remain unchanged as the level of output or production increases or decreases.