The U.S. Census Bureau Defines a Family as

question 44

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Census Bureau defines a family as

• A) any conjugal union.
• B) two or more persons sharing a household and who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• C) several roommates or cohabitors.
• D) those having the same last name.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output produced by a firm.

Lawn-mowing

The action of cutting the grass in a yard or garden using a lawn mower, often considered a routine maintenance task or a service industry.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business such as costs for raw materials or production labor.

Snow-clearing

The process of removing snow and ice from outdoor surfaces, primarily roads and pavements, to ensure safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.