Consider the Following Line of Code

question 2

Multiple Choice

Consider the following line of code. Comparable s = new String() ;
Which of the following statements is true about this line?

• A) It will result in a compile-time error.
• B) It will result in a run-time error.
• C) It will create a String object pointed to by a Comparable reference.
• D) Although it is perfectly valid Java, it should be avoided due to confusion.
• E) none of the above are true

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

A financial statement analysis method where each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equities) in a balance sheet is represented as a proportion of the total account.

Cost Of Goods Sold

Refers to the total expense directly related to the production of goods or services a company sells.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio; current assets are divided by current liabilities to indicate a company’s ability to pay its short-term debt. This ratio does not provide as much certainty as the acid test ratio.