Which of the Following Statements Regarding Curly Braces Is NOT

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding curly braces is NOT correct as they relate to their use with an if statement?

• A) They are required when there is more than one statement following the if or else.
• B) They can be added to increase readability.
• C) They are used to block three or more statements.
• D) They can be used with the true statements and omitted with the false statements.

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Definitions:

Corporate Capital Structure

The mix of debt, equity, and other securities that a company uses to finance its activities.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

A metric that calculates a company's earnings per share (EPS) if all convertible securities were converted into common stock, potentially lowering the EPS.

Convertible Debt

A type of bond or loan that can be converted into a predetermined amount of the company's equity at certain times during its life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often paying fixed dividends.