"The Consumer Price Index Increased by 4

question 71

Multiple Choice

"The Consumer Price Index increased by 4.2 percent in the first quarter of this year." What type of statement is this?

• A) normative
• B) negative
• C) positive
• D) subjective
• E) biased

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Definitions:

Dividends Per Share

The amount of dividend that a company pays out to each shareholder, expressed on a per share basis.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to vote on corporate matters.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company.

Cash Dividend

A disbursement by a company to its stockholders, typically coming from earnings.