Americans Are Getting Heavier and Heavier

question 16

Multiple Choice

Americans are getting heavier and heavier.What percentage of U.S.adults are obese?

• A) more than 20 percent
• B) more than 50 percent
• C) more than 60 percent
• D) more than 30 percent
• E) more than 40 percent

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Definitions:

Operating Cycle

The period between the acquisition of inventory and the collection of cash from receivables, indicating the efficiency of a company's operations.

Inventory Period

The duration of time goods remain in inventory before being sold.

Accounts Receivable Period

The accounts receivable period is the average time it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers for goods or services sold on credit.

Cash Cycle

This term describes the time it takes for a business to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash flows from sales.