In Which of the Following Countries Was the Factory System

question 41

Multiple Choice

In which of the following countries was the factory system of production first introduced?

• A) Germany
• B) the United States
• C) Japan
• D) England

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A company's profit divided by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.

Common Stockholders' Equity

The portion of the equity of a corporation attributable to common shares, including retained earnings and contributed capital.

Weighted-Average Shares

The number of shares outstanding adjusted for changes in share capital, used in calculating earnings per share over a reporting period.

Retained Earnings Statement

A financial statement that outlines the changes in retained earnings for a company over a specific period.