Which of the Following Is Accurate About Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate about polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) ?

• A) PCBs are naturally generated through biological interactions, but also synthesized industrially.
• B) PCBs greatly affect the biomass of plants, which rely on nitrogen fixation.
• C) PCBs accumulate in river systems via agricultural run-off.
• D) PCBs, such as DDT, are beneficial in their role of saving human lives.

Understand the fundamental concepts of accounting and the principles guiding financial statements.

Identify and classify different types of transactions in the accounting equation.

Recognize the impact of transactions on the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of owner's equity.

Distinguish between expenses and investments and their effects on a business’s financial health.

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Definitions:

EPS

Earnings Per Share; a financial ratio indicating the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of a company's profitability.

ROE

Return on Equity; a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity.

EPS

Earnings Per Share; an indicator of a company's profitability, calculated as the company's net income divided by the number of its outstanding shares.

Capital Restructuring

Changing a firm’s capital structure intentionally by buying and selling stocks and bonds simultaneously.