Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) When we use the AFN equation, we assume that the ratios of assets and liabilities to sales (A0*/S0 and L0*/S0) vary from year to year in a stable, predictable manner.
• B) When fixed assets are added in large, discrete units as a company grows, the assumption of constant ratios is more appropriate than if assets are relatively small and can be added in small increments as sales grow.
• C) Firms whose fixed assets are "lumpy" frequently have excess capacity, and this should be accounted for in the financial forecasting process.
• D) For a firm that uses lumpy assets, it is impossible to have small increases in sales without expanding fixed assets.
• E) Regression techniques cannot be used in situations where excess capacity or economies of scale exist.

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Definitions:

Expected Rate

Expected rate typically relates to the anticipated return or yield on an investment over a specific period.

Probability

A quantification of the chance that an event happens, represented by a numerical value ranging from 0 to 1.

Annual Returns

The percentage change in an investment's value over a one-year period, taking into account both capital gains and dividends.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified between 0 and 1.