Which of the Following Best Describes Numerical Statistical Variables

question 3

Short Answer

Which of the following best describes numerical statistical variables? $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline A&\text { Variables whose outcomes are real numbers.}\\\hline B&\text {Variables which are nominal. }\\\hline C&\text {Variables which are categorical. }\\\hline D&\text { None of these choices are correct.}\\\hline \end{array}$

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term liabilities, specific short-term liabilities, common equity and preferred equity, which funds its overall operations and growth.

Interest Tax Shield

The reduction in taxable income for individuals or corporations achieved by deducting interest payments on borrowed funds.

M&M Proposition II

A theory proposing that the cost of equity increases as a company increases its leverage, due to the riskier equity stream.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A ratio assessing the comparative financing from equity and debt for a company’s assets.