According to Figure 9

question 626

Multiple Choice

According to Figure 9.6 (The Changing Structure of American Families and Households) , in 2007, the approximate percent of households comprising married couples with children was _____, and the approximate percent of married couples without children was _____.

• A) 15 percent; 45 percent
• B) 22.5 percent; 28.3 percent
• C) 50 percent; 75 percent
• D) 75 percent; 50 percent

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Definitions:

Partial Equity Method

An accounting technique used when an investing company does not have significant influence over the investee but still wants to record its investment's profit and loss proportionately.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in associate companies where the investor has significant influence, typically reflected by owning 20%-50% of voting stock.

Acquisition Method

A set of procedures used in accounting to consolidate the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Consolidated Revenues

The total earnings generated by a company and its subsidiaries, reported together as a single figure.