If the Number of Potential Workers in a Country Is

question 107

Multiple Choice

If the number of potential workers in a country is 25 million and the size of the labor force in the country is 17 million,the number of adults not in the labor force will equal ________.

• A) 8 million
• B) 17 million
• C) 25 million
• D) 43 million

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

Additional shares are issued to shareholders by a corporation as a payment, rather than giving out cash.

Par Value Common Stock

The nominal or face value assigned to common stock shares in the corporation's charter, not necessarily reflecting their market value.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities; also known as shareholders' equity.

Retained Earnings Statement

A financial report detailing the modifications in accumulated profits over a certain timeframe.