Which of the Following Is an Example of a Natural

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a natural cause?

• A) Epilepsy is a disease caused by uncontrolled firing of nerve cells in the brain.
• B) If you sneeze, you will die.
• C) Maggots appear spontaneously on rotting meat.
• D) Mice arise from discarded garbage.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

The Times Interest Earned Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.

Dividend Yield Ratio

A ratio that shows the annual dividends a company distributes in relation to its stock price.

Earnings per Share

A financial performance metric that calculates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating the company's profitability.

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio indicating the portion of a company’s assets that are financed by stockholder's equity.