One Way to Reduce Materials Intensity in the Production of Goods

question 5

Multiple Choice

One way to reduce materials intensity in the production of goods is

• A) to a shift away from the consumption of tangible goods, but toward services
• B) reducing the amount of packing in consumer products
• C) increasing online billing and payments
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold (COGS) represents the direct costs associated with the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Earnings Per Share

A company's profit divided by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock, serving as an indicator of the company's profitability.

Book Value

Book value is the net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to assess if a stock is under or overvalued.

Market-to-Book Ratio

A financial valuation metric comparing a company's current market price to its book value.