Table 16-3 the Following Table Shows the Output Produced by Each of Each

question 471

Multiple Choice

Table 16-3
The following table shows the output produced by each of the top eight firms in four industries as well as the total industry output for those industries.
-Refer to Table 16-3. What is the concentration ratio for Industry B?

• A)approximately 46%
• B)approximately 54%
• C)approximately 57%
• D)approximately 61%

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Definitions:

Inventory on Hand

The total quantity of goods and materials held in stock by a business at any given time.

Ties up Funds

The process of allocating capital to long-term assets or investments, which restricts its immediate availability for other uses.

Safeguard Assets

Strategies and measures implemented to protect a company's assets from theft, damage, or misuse.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio showing how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a period, indicating the efficiency in managing stock levels.