Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Regarding African

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding African immigrants to the Americas between 1500 and 1800?

• A) Almost all came voluntarily.
• B) Almost all came voluntarily, making up somewhat less than half of all immigrants to the New World.
• C) They made up over half of all immigrants to the New World.
• D) Almost all came against their will, and they made up over half of all immigrants to the New World.
• E) Almost all came against their will.

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Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company out of its earnings to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash, representing a portion of the company's profits.

Retention Ratio

The percentage of net income that is retained in the business rather than paid out as dividends; synonymous with Plowback Ratio.

Cash Dividends

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Costs associated with the daily operations of a business that are not directly linked to producing the product or service but are necessary for selling and managing the business.