If a Is of Dimension 1 * 4 and B

question 15

Multiple Choice

If A is of dimension 1 * 4 and B is of dimension 4 * 1, what is the most accurate term to describe the result of the matrix multiplication AB?

• A) A scalar
• B) A column vector
• C) A row vector
• D) A matrix

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Definitions:

Free Cash Flow

A measure of financial performance calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditures, representing the cash that a company is able to generate after spending the money required to maintain or expand its asset base.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, plants, buildings, technology, or equipment.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, representing a distribution of profits.

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statement preparation that adjusts net income for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate operating cash flow.