Solve the Problem $( x )$ the Second Column Shows the Dependent Variable (Y)

question 379

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The first column shows the independent variable $( x )$ . The second column shows the dependent variable (y) .


Find the quadratic regression model.

• A) \(y = - 0.02 x ^ { 2 } + 3.20 x + 3.20\)
• B) \(y = - 0.01 x ^ { 2 } + 3.20 x + 3.70\)
• C) \(y = - 0.01 x ^ { 2 } + 3.80 x + 3.20\)
• D) \(y = - 0.02 x ^ { 2 } + 2.90 x + 3.70\)

Understand the dividend payout ratio.

Determine the working capital.

Calculate and interpret liquidity ratios (current ratio, acid-test ratio).

Interpret and calculate financial ratios including acid-test (quick) ratio.

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