Pure Options Are Instruments That Are

question 91

Multiple Choice

Pure options are instruments that are

• A) Created by investors outside the firm.
• B) Bought and sold primarily by investors and speculators.
• C) Of greater importance to investors than to financial managers.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Discretionary Cost

A cost that is not essential for the operation of a business and can be adjusted or eliminated without directly impacting the immediate viability of the business.

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Advertising

The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services, aimed at influencing the buying behavior of consumers.

Cost Driver

A factor that causes the cost of an activity or process to change, such as labor hours or machine hours.