A Company Manager Believes That There Should Be a Relationship

question 8

Multiple Choice

A company manager believes that there should be a relationship between total sales for a month (in dollars) and the number of sales people on the floor. Which of the following correlation coefficients shows the strongest support for her belief?

• A)0.92
• B)-0.67
• C)0.0
• D)0.33
• E)-0.90

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Definitions:

Par Value

Par value is the nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or other security, as stated by the issuing company in its charter.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the issuer, not considered when calculating earnings per share or dividends.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to shareholders, often reinvested in the business.

Dividend Restrictions

Limitations or rules imposed on a corporation's ability to pay dividends to shareholders, often due to legal, contractual, or financial conditions.