In Recent Years, an Increasing Trend Has Been

question 25

Multiple Choice

In recent years, an increasing trend has been

• A)that people today spend as much of their adult lives (on average)alone as they do in marriage.
• B)an increase in sexual intercourse during early adolescence.
• C)lower rates of contraceptive use.
• D)all of these.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained within the company to be used for business growth or debt repayment, rather than being distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Venture Capital

Investment provided by financiers to startups and small firms believed to possess a strong potential for growth in the long run.

Anticipated Profits

Expected financial gains based on projected business activities, market conditions, and strategies, before they are actually realized.

Marginal Benefit

The surplus benefit or joy experienced upon consuming an additional unit of a good or service.