Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The Dow Jones Industrial Average went down by 40 percent during the decade of the 1930s.
• B) Based on data from the period between 1926 and 2004,the probability of having a positive return on an investment in the stocks contained in the Dow Jones Industrial Average would have been 97.1 percent if the stocks had been held for 10 years.
• C) When reading the stock market page of a newspaper,if the column marked "Div." is blank,it means that the company does not currently pay out dividends.
• D) A stock that yields 4 percent is better than a stock that yields 5 percent,all else being the same.

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Definitions:

Air Brake System

A type of brake system used in large vehicles, utilizing compressed air to create the braking force.

Mechanical Force

The application of power to move or stop objects through physical contact, often quantified in terms of magnitude and direction.

FMVSS-121

The regulation governing air brake performance for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States, ensuring proper function and safety standards are met.

Governor Cut-Out Pressures

The maximum pressure at which the compressor governor stops the compressor from pumping air into an air brake system.