Which of the Following Statements Regarding Business Success (Or Failure)

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding business success (or failure) rates is correct?

• A) After four years, 15 percent of new businesses are still open.
• B) After four years, 25 percent of new businesses are still open.
• C) After four years, 50 percent of new businesses are still open.
• D) Two out of three businesses fail within the first four years.
• E) Nine out of ten businesses fail within the first four years.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and approximately 38 ATPs; includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron-transport chain.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Nutrient Molecules

Essential compounds absorbed by the body to provide energy, support growth, and maintain and repair body tissues.

Energy Production

The biological processes by which cells convert nutrients into usable energy, primarily through respiration and metabolism.