Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Basic and Applied

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between basic and applied research ?

• A)Applied research inspires basic research.
• B)Applied and basic research influence each other.
• C)Basic research drives applied research.
• D)Applied and basic research are the same.

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Definitions:

Retention Ratio

The segment of net earnings kept by a corporation instead of being paid out to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

Net Income

It represents the total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and losses from the total revenue.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company out of its earnings to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash, representing a portion of the company's profits.

Retention Ratio

The percentage of net income that is retained in the business rather than paid out as dividends; synonymous with Plowback Ratio.