The Independent Variable Is the One That Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

The independent variable is the one that is:

• A) free to vary.
• B) measured.
• C) manipulated.
• D) the outcome variable.

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Definitions:

Full Capacity

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain over a long period without increasing its fixed costs.

Capital Intensity Ratio

A financial metric that measures the amount of capital needed per unit of output or the capital required to generate a dollar of revenue.

Operating Capacity

The maximum output that a company can produce under normal conditions.

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the portion of a company's assets that are financed by shareholder's equity.