The Number of American Teenage Births Is Considerably Lower Than

question 83

Multiple Choice

The number of American teenage births is considerably lower than it was 50 years ago because

• A) nearly one-third of U.S. teen pregnancies end in abortion.
• B) fewer teens are having sex.
• C) 90 percent of sexually active teens use contraceptives.
• D) most schools offer effective sex education.

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Definitions:

Financial Break-even

The point at which a company's total revenues are exactly equal to its total expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Variable Costs

Charges that adjust in line with changes in production volume or output quantity.

Required Return

A rephrasing of Required Rate of Return; it's the expected return that investors demand for an investment in a particular asset, based on its risk.

Cash Break-even

The point at which a business generates enough cash flow to cover its operating expenses and capital costs.