You Overheard Your Little Sister and Her Best Friend, Who

question 147

Multiple Choice

You overheard your little sister and her best friend, who are both 8 years old, discussing what they thought about puberty and when they thought those changes would begin for them.Your sister is thin and her friend is considerably heavier.What is likely to occur in terms of the beginning of puberty for them?

• A)They will both begin puberty at the same time.
• B)Your sister, being thinner, is likely to begin puberty earlier.
• C)Your sister's friend, having more body fat, is likely to begin puberty earlier.
• D)They are not likely to be talking about puberty at this age.

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay short-term and long-term obligations, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Total Current Assets

The sum of all assets likely to be converted into cash within a year, including cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, and inventory.

Total Current Liabilities

These are obligations that a company is required to pay within one year or within the normal operating cycle.

Working Capital

The variance between a business's immediate assets and its short-term obligations, signalling its ability to meet short-term debts.