The Text States That Trial-And-Error Methods Continue to Be Widely

question 49

Essay

The text states that trial-and-error methods continue to be widely used, in spite of the development of various models. Using your knowledge from earlier in this course or from other quantitative courses you might have taken, speculate on why managers continue to use "primitive" devices when such sophistication is available.

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Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the initial principal of a deposit or loan, without compounding.

Predicted Score

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Y′

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Y-intercept

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