The 2004 National Youth Gang Survey Reported That There Were

question 36

Multiple Choice

The 2004 National Youth Gang Survey reported that there were ________ gang members active in the United States.

• A)369,000
• B)461,000
• C)500,000
• D)609,000
• E)731,000

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The mix of debt, equity, and other securities a company aims to hold to finance its operations and investments.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or retains rather than distributing to shareholders in the form of dividends, typically used for reinvestment.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit kept in the business after dividends are paid, which can be used for reinvestment in operations, debt reduction, or other purposes.

Component Cost Of Preferred Stock

The required rate of return by investors on a company's preferred stock, essentially the cost to the company of issuing preferred stock.