Which Factor Contributed to a Dramatic Increase in Crime in the U.S

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which factor contributed to a dramatic increase in crime in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s?

• A) The baby boom
• B) Generation X
• C) The Depression
• D) President Johnson's War on Poverty

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Debt-Equity Ratio

The quotient representing a company's use of debt over equity, obtained by dividing its liabilities total by shareholder equity.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate sales from its assets by comparing net sales with average total assets.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, showing the profitability of a company.

Capital Intensity Ratio

A measure of how much capital is used in production compared to other factors like labor; high ratios suggest a reliance on physical assets and machinery.