Scanner Data Is Obtained by Passing Merchandise Over a Laser

question 12

True/False

Scanner data is obtained by passing merchandise over a laser scanner that reads the UPC code from the packages.

---

Definitions:

Retention Ratio

The portion of a company's earnings that is not distributed as dividends but is retained by the business for reinvestment.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company’s net profits that are kept within the company instead of being paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue, often referred to as the bottom line.

Return on Equity

A financial ratio that measures the ability of a firm to generate profits from its shareholders' equity.