A Relationship Illustrated by an Upward-Sloping Graph Means That A(n)

question 148

Multiple Choice

A relationship illustrated by an upward-sloping graph means that a(n)

• A)increase in the value of one variable causes the value of the other to decrease.
• B)decrease in the value of one variable causes the value of the other to decrease.
• C)decrease in the value of one variable causes the value of the other to increase.
• D)increase in the value of one variable causes no change in the other variable.

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Definitions:

Return On Assets

Return on assets (ROA) is a financial ratio that indicates the profitability of a company relative to its total assets, measuring how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit.

Total Debt

The sum of all financial obligations or liabilities held by a business or individual, including short-term and long-term debt.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, representing the fraction of revenue that constitutes profit.

Cash Coverage Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its debt obligations with its cash flow, by comparing its operating cash flow to its total debts.