Consider the Recursive Method Shown Below: Public Static Int StrangeCalc(int

question 108

Multiple Choice

Consider the recursive method shown below: public static int strangeCalc(int bottom, int top)
{
If (bottom > top)
{
Return -1;
}
Else if (bottom == top)
{
Return 1;
}
Else
{
Return bottom * strangeCalc(bottom + 1, top) ;
}
}
What value will be returned with a call to strangeCalc(4,7) ?

• A) 1
• B) -1
• C) 120
• D) 840

---

Definitions:

Interest-Cost of Funds Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the cost of borrowing and the amount of funds borrowed.

Optimal R&D Expenditure

The ideal amount of money a firm or economy should spend on research and development activities to achieve the best economic outcome.

Upsloping Line

In a graph, a line that rises from left to right, illustrating a positive relationship between two variables.

Interest-Rate Cost-Of-Funds Curve

As it relates to research and development (R&D), a curve showing the interest rate a firm must pay to obtain any particular amount of funds to finance R&D.