Which of the Following Is a Measure of the Extent

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a measure of the extent to which the government's business-type activities are self-supporting?

• A) Unrestricted net position/total revenues.
• B) Business-type activities revenues/business-type activities expenses.
• C) Total net position (governmental activities and business-type activities) less total net position at the beginning of the year divided by total beginning net position.
• D) Total revenues/total expenses.

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Definitions:

Equal Worth

The principle that all individuals have the same intrinsic value, regardless of their circumstances, and should be treated with dignity and fairness.

Maximum Extent

The greatest possible degree or limit to which something can be extended or enlarged.

Utilitarianism

A moral philosophy that bases the rightness or wrongness of actions on their consequences, especially their ability to bring about the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Intentions

The plans or desires that one has in mind to carry out an action.