Indexation Refers to

question 109

Multiple Choice

Indexation refers to

• A)a process of adjusting the nominal interest rate so that it is equal to the real interest rate.
• B)using a law or contract to automatically correct a dollar amount for the effects of inflation.
• C)using a price index to deflate dollar values.
• D)an adjustment made by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to the CPI so that the index is in line with the GDP deflator.

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Definitions:

Receivables Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company collects debt from its credit sales, calculated by dividing net credit sales by the average accounts receivable.

Inventory Turnover Ratio

A measure of how quickly a company sells its inventory within a given period, calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory.

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business allowing the customer to pay at a later date, often tracked through accounts receivable.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations using its current assets.