Ric Designs a New Tablet Computer,which He Names "Sci Phi

question 66

Multiple Choice

Ric designs a new tablet computer,which he names "Sci Phi." He also writes the operating manual to be included with each final product.Ric could obtain patent protection for 

• A) ​the tablet computer. 
• B) ​the "newness" of the tablet computer. 
• C) ​the name. 
• D) ​the operating manual.

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Dividend Growth Rate

The annualized percentage rate of growth that a particular stock's dividend undergoes over a period of time.

Earnings

The net profits of a company after all expenses have been deducted from revenues.

Earnings Reinvested

Profits that are not paid out as dividends but are instead reinvested in the business to fund growth or pay down debt.

Retention Rate

A metric indicating the percentage of earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company for reinvestment.