Phil Johnston's Newspaper Route Includes a New Housing Development

question 46

Multiple Choice

Phil Johnston's newspaper route includes a new housing development.As families move in, his business increases.This is an example of:

• A)long term trend.
• B)seasonal variation.
• C)cyclical variation.
• D)random effects.

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