Which of the Following Is an Example of U

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of U.S.foreign direct investment?

• A)A U.S.based mutual fund buys stock in Eastern European companies.
• B)A U.S.citizen builds and operates a coffee shop in the Netherlands.
• C)A Swiss bank buys a U.S.government bond.
• D)A German tractor factory opens a plant in Waterloo,Iowa.

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Definitions:

Pro-Rated

Adjusted according to a certain rate, portion, or amount. Often used for payments or charges that are calculated based on usage or time period within a full billing cycle.

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not change based on the quantity produced, such as furniture or machinery.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in amount from period to period, fluctuating with usage levels, economic conditions, or personal choice.

Piecewise Function

Also called a split function; it gives a set of rules for each domain of the function; c(x) is computed differently depending on the value of x.