Which Is One of the Leading Causes of Preventable Birth

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which is one of the leading causes of preventable birth defects and mental retardation during pregnancy?

• A)tobacco use
• B)coffee consumption
• C)cocaine abuse
• D)alcohol consumption

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Payback Technique

A method of evaluating investments by determining the length of time it will take to recoup the original investment amount.

NPV

Net Present Value, a calculation that discounts future cash flows to their present value to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project.

Resource Constraint

Limitations on the availability of resources such as time, money, and labor that can restrict project progress or business growth.

Accounting Rate of Return

A financial metric used to measure the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost.