A Typical Galaxy Is a

question 11

Multiple Choice

A typical galaxy is a

• A)collection of a few hundred million to a trillion or more stars,bound together by gravity.
• B)large,glowing ball of gas powered by nuclear energy.
• C)nearby object orbiting a planet.
• D)relatively small,icy object orbiting a star.

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Definitions:

Retention Ratio

The portion of net income that is retained by a company instead of being paid out as dividends to shareholders, usually expressed as a percentage.

Plowback Ratio

Also known as the retention rate, it refers to the portion of earnings that a company retains and reinvests in its operations rather than distributing as dividends.

Optimistic Assumptions

Assumptions made under the most favorable conditions, often used in forecasting or planning to predict the best-case scenario outcomes.

Pro Forma

A method of calculating financial results using hypothetical income and expenses, often used for planning or projective statements.