If the Following Is from the Method Section of a UML

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the following is from the method section of a UML diagram, which of the following statements is TRUE?
+ equals(object2:Stock) : boolean

• A) This is a private method that receives two objects from the Stock class and returns a boolean value.
• B) This is a public method that accepts a Stock object as its argument and returns a boolean value.
• C) This is a private method that returns a boolean value.
• D) This is a public method that returns a Stock object.

---

Definitions:

External Financing

Funds a business obtains from outside sources, such as loans, investments, or grants, to support its operations or growth.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of a company's earnings paid to shareholders as dividends, reflecting the company's dividend policy and financial health.

Maximum Rate of Growth

The highest possible expansion rate that a business can achieve without obtaining additional financing from external sources.

Sustainable Rate Of Growth

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its revenues without needing to obtain additional financing.