When a company declares and pays dividends to its shareholders, which of the following options is affected?

• A.Current ratio
• B.Accounts receivable turnover
• C.Interest coverage ratio
• D.Gross profit margin

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In the figure below, what do the two red lines represent?

• A.The total sum of squares
• B.The residual sum of squares
• C.A point forecast
• D.A prediction interval

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Which of the following businesses is LEAST likely to locate its stores close to its competitors' stores?

• A.A car dealership which sells a different brand of car than its nearby competitors
• B.An ice cream chain which has built strong customer loyalty due to its distinctive flavors
• C.A boutique clothing store which sells expensive but high-quality apparel
• D.A home goods store which frequently offers sales

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The scatterplot below shows the relationship between the number of wins for 30 Major League Baseball teams in 2013 and their respective payrolls. The best fit line is included in the scatterplot. Which option below MOST accurately describes the best fit line shown?

• A.y = 0.09 - 72.08x
• B.y = 72.08 + 0.09x
• C.y = 72.08 - 0.09x
• D.y = 0.09 + 72.08x

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A regulatory agency decides to enforce a price ceiling equal to marginal cost for a local utility provider which acts as a monopoly. Which of the following observations is true?

• A.The government might have to pay the firm a subsidy to prevent it from exiting the industry.
• B.The price will be exactly the same as it would be without regulation.
• C.New utility companies will be incentivized to enter the industry.
• D.The demand curve will shift outward.

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