Which of the Following Factors Does NOT Help Explain Why

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT help explain why recent immigrants have a greater risk of poverty?

• A) They often have large families to look after and are unable to work long hours.
• B) Some come from countries with language and customs very different from Canada.
• C) Entry-level jobs, which many must take, are low paying.
• D) The swing toward self-employment is difficult for newcomers without connections.

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Definitions:

Average Operating Assets

The average value over a period of time of assets utilized in the daily operations of a business, crucial for assessing performance.

Net Operating Income

Profits derived from a company's everyday business operations, excluding taxes and interest charges.

Variable Cost Per Unit

The expense associated with producing one additional unit of product, which changes with the level of output.

Annual Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales volume within a certain range and time period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.