Dobson and Company's Chances for Survival Depend on Three Factors

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dobson and Company's chances for survival depend on three factors: customer reaction to its new product, the state of the economy, and the entry of new competitors into the marketplace.If Dobson foresees 5 possible customer reactions, 6 possible economic conditions, and 3 different possibilities for competitors entering the marketplace, how many different sets of possibilities are there?

• A)33
• B)14
• C)90
• D)45
• E)36

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Definitions:

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland, leading to increased thyroid hormone production and symptoms like rapid heartbeat and weight loss.

Thyrotropin

A hormone, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Hypothyroidism

A condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, resulting in a shortage of thyroid hormones which can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both men and women.