According to Projections by the U

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to projections by the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2007 the largest minority group in the United States was

• A) Native Americans
• B) Asian and Pacific Island Americans
• C) Hispanic Americans
• D) African Americans
• E) Caucasian Americans

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Definitions:

Degree of Financial Leverage

This metric quantifies the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to its fluctuations in operating income, based on the structure of its capital.

Net Income

Represents a company's total earnings, reflecting the amount of revenue that remains after all operating expenses, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, often expressed as a periodic payment of interest on debt.

Unlevered Cost

The cost of funding a project or investment without taking into account the effects of leverage, reflecting the cost of equity.