If a Least Squares Line Were Determined for the Data

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a least squares line were determined for the data set in each scattergram, which would have the smallest variance?

---

Definitions:

Targeted Cost

The desired or estimated cost of a product or project, set in order to achieve competitiveness and profitability objectives.

Debt-Equity Ratio

An indicator showing the relative mix of equity and debt financing employed by a company for its assets.

Pre-Tax Cost

The pre-tax cost of debt is the interest rate a company pays on its borrowings before taking into account the tax deductions that reduce the effective interest cost.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A benchmark ratio illustrating how a company’s assets are financed by shareholders' equity and debt.