Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A) The unemployment rate is too high.
• B) Forty percent of the public believes that the unemployment rate is too high.
• C) The unemployment rate rose last month.
• D) None of the above are normative statements.

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Definitions:

Physical and Functional

Characteristics referring to the tangible aspects and performance capabilities of an asset or system.

Fixed Asset

Long-term tangible property, plant, or equipment that a company owns and uses in its operations to generate income, not expected to be consumed or converted into cash within a year.

Cost Basis

The original value of an asset for tax purposes, adjusted for factors like depreciation, improvements, and returns, used to calculate capital gains or losses.

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the movement of goods from one location to another, including freight, shipping, and handling fees.