Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Question

question 133

Multiple Choice

Use the figure below to answer the following question. Figure 1A.5.3
-The equation of a line is y = 4 + 2x.Which one of the graphs in Figure 1A.5.3 represents this line?

• A)(a)
• B)(b)
• C)(c)
• D)(d)
• E)none of the graphs

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Definitions:

Consolidated

Consolidated refers to the combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting the financial position and results of operations as if the group were a single entity.

Business Combination

A business combination is a transaction or event where an acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses, often in the form of mergers, acquisitions, or consolidations.

Diversification

An investment strategy aimed at reducing risk by allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries, or other categories.

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its operations into different stages of production or distribution within the same industry.