Building a Model for Long-Term Forecasting Reveals Points in the Future

question 63

Multiple Choice

Building a model for long-term forecasting reveals points in the future where the firm will have

• A)excess cash that can be used for dividends, debt repayment, or share repurchases.
• B)a need for expanding property, plant and equipment to meet increases in capacity.
• C)cash needs that must be funded with external financing.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

An element or factor in an experiment that is deliberately manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Experimental Group

In a scientific study, the group of participants exposed to the independent variable, allowing researchers to determine its effect on a dependent variable.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, emotional, or mental.