Your Friends Are Considering Starting a Family and One of Them

question 5

Multiple Choice

Your friends are considering starting a family and one of them has Huntington disease. What can you tell the couple about the likelihood of giving birth to a child who also has Huntington disease?

• A) They have a 10% chance of giving birth to a child with Huntington disease.
• B) They have a 50% chance of giving birth to a child with Huntington disease.
• C) They have a 75% chance of giving birth to a child with Huntington disease.
• D) They have a 100% chance of giving birth to a child with Huntington disease.

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Definitions:

Return on Equity

A measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity, indicating how efficiently equity is used to generate profits.

Capital Employed

The total amount of capital used for the acquisition of profits by a firm or project, typically represented by the value of all assets minus current liabilities.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return on investment, often measured by the ratio of a company’s debt to equity.

Financial Leverage

Financial leverage refers to the use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return of an investment, amplifying both potential gains and losses.