Which Example Illustrates a Positive Correlation

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which example illustrates a positive correlation?

• A) The more you exercise, the lower your weight.
• B) The less you smoke, the better your health.
• C) The less you study, the lower your grades.
• D) The more you binge watch TV, the less you read.

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Definitions:

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that measures a company's total assets financed by its shareholders' equity, used to evaluate financial leverage.

Net Profit Margin

A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by revenue, indicating how much profit a company makes with its total sales.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage.

Times Interest Earned

A ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations, calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes by the interest expense.