In the First Half 2015 Some Canadian Businesses Outside the Natural

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the first half 2015 some Canadian businesses outside the natural resource sector saw a slow down in orders, these businesses were experiencing the effects of

• A)deflation.
• B)the underground economy.
• C)the business cycle.
• D)depreciation.
• E)global warming.

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Definitions:

Financial Ratios

Quantitative measures derived from a company's financial statements, used to evaluate its financial health, performance, and viability.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and condition of a business, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating the liquidity available to run its operations.

Current Ratio

A measure of a business's capacity to cover its short-term liabilities, found by the ratio of current assets to current liabilities.