The Infant Mortality Rate ______

question 9

Multiple Choice

The infant mortality rate ______.

• A) is very low in the United States
• B) is not considered an important indicator of how a society treats its children
• C) gauges the number of deaths per 1,000 live births for children under 1 year of age
• D) is typically lowest in developing nations

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Definitions:

Discounted Note

A debt instrument sold for less than its face value that will pay the face value at maturity.

Proceeds

Maturity value less bank discount.

Contingent Liability

Liability on the part of one who discounts a note if the maker of the note defaults at maturity date.

Discounted Note

A debt instrument that is sold or issued for less than its face value.