What Is "Functional Illiteracy"? How Extensive Is This Problem in Canada

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What is "functional illiteracy"? How extensive is this problem in Canada?

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Definitions:

Short-Term Debt

Financial obligations that are due for repayment within a short period, typically less than one year.

Operating Current Assets

are assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year in the course of business.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Inventory

The goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale, production, or repair.