Symptoms of the Flu: An Overview. It's easy to confuse a common cold with flu symptoms. However, cold symptoms are usually milder and don't last as long as the flu symptoms. If you become infected with the flu virus, you will usually feel flu symptoms 1 to 4 days later. It is important to note that you can spread the flu to others before your flu symptoms start and for another 3 to 4 days after your flu symptoms appear. (Click Flu Virus for more information about the flu.).
Definition of Dependency Ratio: The dependency ratio measures the % of dependent people (not of working age) / number of people of working age (economically active). Dependency Ratio =.
The following calculations are used by most lenders as a guide to help determine the maximum you should spend on housing costs and overall debt levels: Gross Debt Service (GDS) Ratio. No more than 30% to 32% of your gross annual income should go to mortgage expenses-principal, interest, property taxes and heating costs (plus fees for condominium maintenance). Total Debt Service (TDS) Ratio. TDS evaluates the gross annual income needed for all debt payments-house, credit cards, personal loans and car loan. Depending on the lender, TDS payments should not exceed 37% to 40% of your gross annual income. The combined incomes for you and your spouse are usually considered, when determining this ratio.