Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The data show a clear preference for equity as a source of external financing for the total population of U.S.firms.
• B)Debt as a fraction of firm value has varied in a range from 30-45% for the average firm.
• C)Capital expenditures greatly exceed firms' external financing,implying that most investment and growth is supported by internally generated funds,such as retained earnings.
• D)Firms in growth industries like biotechnology or high technology carry very little debt,whereas airlines,auto makers,utilities,and financial firms have high leverage ratios.

Understand core sociological theories and their characteristics.

Identify the social factors that influence human behavior and societal structures.

Recognize the role of gender, power, and inequality in society through various theoretical lenses.

Apply sociological theories to analyze social phenomena.

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Definitions:

Alcohol

a psychoactive substance commonly found in drinks like beer, wine, and spirits, known to alter mood, perception, and behavior when consumed.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat, often defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, which can have significant health consequences.

Adoptive Parents

Individuals who become the legal guardians of a child through the legal process of adoption, assuming the parental rights and responsibilities.

Biological Parents

The parents to whom a child is born, in contrast with adoptive parents or guardians.