In the Absence of Age as a Bona Fide Occupational

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the absence of age as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) ,the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against an individual ________ years of age or older.

• A) 35
• B) 40
• C) 21
• D) 70

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Definitions:

COGS/Sales

COGS/Sales is a financial ratio that measures the cost of goods sold against the total sales revenue, often used to assess the efficiency of production.

Taxes/Sales

A ratio that shows the proportion of taxes paid relative to total sales revenue, often used in financial analysis.

Highly Levered Firm

A company that has more debt than equity, indicating it uses significant leverage in its capital structure.

Return on Assets

A profitability ratio indicating the efficiency with which a company uses its assets to generate earnings, calculated as net income divided by total assets.