By the End of the 20^th Century,the World's Population Exceeded

question 61

Multiple Choice

By the end of the 20^th century,the world's population exceeded 6 billion,with Canada representing

• A) less than 0.5 percent
• B) slightly more than 5 percent
• C) about 320 million
• D) less than 3.2 million

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Definitions:

Return On Assets

A profitability ratio that measures how efficient a company is at using its assets to generate earnings, calculated as net income divided by total assets.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to cover its interest expenses with its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

Income Tax Payments

Payments made to government entities based on earned income and profits, an obligation for individuals and businesses.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowing funds, typically reflected in the profit and loss statement.