Imports of Goods and Services from Foreign Countries to the United

question 23

Multiple Choice

Imports of goods and services from foreign countries to the United States constituted ________ percent of all American purchases in 2006.

• A) 5
• B) 16
• C) 37
• D) 62

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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover

Inventory turnover is a ratio showing how many times a company has sold and replaced inventory over a given period.

Net Credit Sales

The total value of sales made on credit, minus returns and allowances, reflecting the true sales activity.

Average Inventory

The mean value of inventory within a specific period of time, calculated to assess the amount of stock a business typically holds.

Acid-test Ratio

A stringent measure of liquidity that assesses a company's ability to cover its current liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.