What Is Confusing About the Term "Single

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is confusing about the term "single"?

• A)It ignores the biological causes of singleness.
• B)It means the same thing as "never-married."
• C)It includes cohabiting couples who don't see themselves as single.
• D)The Census Bureau no longer uses the term single.
• E)The Census Bureau only records the number of single women, but not single men.

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Definitions:

Operating Divisions

Distinct segments within a company, each responsible for certain operations or business units.

Fixed Costs

Outlays that do not fluctuate with production or sales figures, such as office rent, salary payments, and insurance policies.

Return On Investment (ROI)

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit from the investment by its original cost.

Residual Income

The income that remains after subtracting all required expenses, including a minimum target return, from operating income.