Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas

question 17

Multiple Choice

Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.

-Based upon your analysis of the data in Table 13.4, the percentage increase in death rates per 100,000 increases from the age bracket of 10-14 to the age bracket of 15-19. Which statement or statements listed below is/are true regarding this increase. The mean death rate of males increased by:

• A) 3.869%
• B) 386.95%
• C) 286.95%
• D) None of the above

Describe the characteristics of a perfectly competitive industry that lead to efficiency.

Calculate industry supply based on individual firm supply in a perfectly competitive setting.

Understand the relationship between economic profits, average total cost, and market prices in determining firm behavior in the long run.

Predict market adjustments in response to changes in cost and demand in both short and long run.

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Definitions:

Audit Trail

A record that traces the detailed transactions relating to any operational, financial, or security process, allowing verification of the authenticity and integrity of transactions.

Direct Write-off Method

A method where uncollectable debts are charged to expense only when they are determined to be uncollectable.

Bad Debts

Refers to the amount of money owed to a company that is unlikely to be paid by the debtor, considered as a loss to the company.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting practice where uncollectable debts are directly removed from the accounts receivable balance upon determination of their uncollectibility.