The Pseudocode "If the Hours Worked Are Greater Than or Equal

question 13

Multiple Choice

The pseudocode "if the hours worked are greater than or equal to 0 but less than or equal to 40" is coded as ____ in Visual Basic.

• A) If decHours > 0 AndAlso decHours < 40
• B) If decHours => 0 AndAlso decHours =< 40
• C) If decHours >= 0 AndAlso decHours <= 40
• D) If decHours >= 40 AndAlso decHours <= 0

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Definitions:

Potential Dilutive Effect

The possible impact on a company’s earnings per share if convertible securities were converted into common stock, often considered in financial analysis.

If-Converted Method

A calculation technique used to assess the impact on diluted earnings per share if all convertible securities were converted into common stock.

Convertible Securities

Financial instruments, such as bonds or preferred stocks, that can be converted into a predetermined number of common stock or equity shares.

Diluted Earnings

The reduced earnings per share figure when considering the conversion into common stock of all potential shares that could dilute earnings.