There Are 195 States in the World, but How Many

question 30

Multiple Choice

There are 195 states in the world, but how many nations?

• A)195, the same number as there are states
• B)no one has yet counted all of them
• C)mainly five which are the major large language regions of the world
• D)it is difficult to say because the term 'nation' is largely self-determined

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Definitions:

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; a set of rules and standards used for financial reporting and accounting.

Cost Flow Assumption

An assumption about how costs are removed from inventory and reported as cost of goods sold, influencing how inventory and profits are accounted for.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable costs in product costs and treats fixed costs as period expenses.

Fixed Production Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production, such as rent for factory premises, salaries of permanent staff, and depreciation of machinery.