By Late 2015, the Number of Branches of Existing Commercial

question 49

Multiple Choice

By late 2015, the number of branches of existing commercial banks in the U.S.approximated ________, which was a(an) _________ from 1985.

• A)96,000; increase
• B)43,8000; increase
• C)68,200; decrease
• D)103,000; decrease
• E)82,500; increase

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Definitions:

Bankruptcy

A legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay outstanding debts, leading to the liquidation or reorganization of assets under the law.

Operating Cash Flows

This represents the cash generated from a company's normal business operations, highlighting the company's ability to generate sufficient revenue to maintain and grow its operations.

Receivables

Money owed to a company by its customers or other parties for goods and services provided on credit.

Inventories

Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, in the process of production for such sale, or in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process or in the rendering of services.