Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Slope is the ratio of the vertical change (the rise or fall) to the horizontal change (the run).
• B) A direct relationship is one in which two variables change in the same direction.
• C) An inverse relationship is one in which two variables change in opposite directions.
• D) An independent relationship is one in which two variables are unrelated.
• E) All of the above.

---

Definitions:

Privately-Held Firms

Businesses whose ownership is private, meaning their shares are not traded on public stock exchanges.

Securities

Financial instruments that represent ownership positions in corporations (stocks), creditor relationships with corporations or governmental bodies (bonds), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.

General Public

Refers to the broader community or populace that is not specifically involved with a particular area of interest or occupation.

Money Market Securities

Short-term financial instruments, typically with high liquidity and very low risk, such as Treasury bills and commercial paper.