The Dropout Rate in the United States Is Higher Among

question 71

Multiple Choice

The dropout rate in the United States is higher among __________ than __________ and is particularly high among low-SES __________.

• A) girls; boys; European-Americans
• B) boys; girls; Asian-Americans
• C) boys; girls; ethnic minority youths
• D) girls; boys; ethnic minority youths

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Definitions:

Collections

The process of recovering amounts owed to a business by its customers.

Accounts Payable

Represents money owed by a company to its creditors or suppliers for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs tied to the production of goods sold by a company, including both raw materials and labor costs.

Collections

The process of receiving payments from customers or the amounts collected on outstanding accounts receivable.