The Decline in the Overall U

question 88

Multiple Choice

The decline in the overall U.S.high school dropout rate since the mid-2000s is largely due to __________.

• A) the impact of legislation, such as No Child Left Behind
• B) substantial gains in Hispanic teenagers' graduation rates
• C) substantial gains in Native-American teenagers' graduation rates
• D) the availability of high-quality vocational learning opportunities

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Definitions:

Trademark

A legal designation that protects the exclusive use of a brand or product name.

Goodwill

The intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset by evenly spreading the cost over its useful life.

Extraordinary Repairs

Major repairs or expenditures that significantly prolong the useful life of an asset, beyond normal maintenance.