Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)It is more economical to have consumers separate trash before pickup than to use materials-recovery facilities.
• B)Glass, iron, and aluminum can be recovered from solid wastes.
• C)Source separation involves consumers separating trash into categories like glass, paper, and metal.
• D)Materials-recovery facilities provide many more jobs than source separation recycling.
• E)Materials-recovery facilities need a steady diet of garbage to be financially successful.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The part of the net earnings kept by the company instead of being paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders the right to vote at shareholder meetings and receive dividends.

Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of net income kept in the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt, after paying dividends to shareholders.

Expenses

Expenses are the costs incurred in the process of generating revenue, and they can include items like rent, salaries, and utilities.