After Extensive Research, an Analyst Asserts That There Is an 80

question 33

Multiple Choice

After extensive research, an analyst asserts that there is an 80% chance that ABC Corporation will beat its EPS forecast. Analogously, the odds for the company beating its EPS forecast are ________.

• A) one in four
• B) 1 in 1.25
• C) four to one
• D) 1.25 to 1

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Definitions:

Desired Outcome

The specific result or objective that an individual or organization aims to achieve through a set of actions or strategies.

Participate

To take part or become involved in an activity or event.

Attained Standards

Benchmarks or levels of performance that have been successfully achieved or realized.

Variances

The difference between expected and actual performance, used in accounting and finance to track deviations from budgets.