The Quantitative Approach Evolved from the Development of Mathematical and Statistical

question 6

Multiple Choice

The quantitative approach evolved from the development of mathematical and statistical solutions to __________.

• A) waiting line problems at fast-food restaurants in the 1960s
• B) military problems in the Second World War
• C) clogged telephone circuits during the 1930s
• D) production automation problems in the 1950s
• E) automobile assembly line problems in the 1920s

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Definitions:

Dividend Yield

A ratio indicating the annual dividends a company distributes in relation to its share price.

Capital Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset or investment when it sells for more than its purchase price.

Geometric Average Return

A method of calculating the average rate of return on an investment over time that accounts for compounding.

Returns

The profit or loss derived from investing or saving, often expressed as a percentage of the initial investment.