It Is Conceivable That the APC, APS, MPC, and MPS

question 294

Multiple Choice

It is conceivable that the APC, APS, MPC, and MPS could simultaneously be

• A) APC = 1.0; APS = 0.1; MPC = 0.85; MPS = 0.25.
• B) APC = 0.8; APS = 0.2; MPC = 1.1; MPS = 0.1.
• C) APC = 1.3; APS = -0.3; MPC = 0.8; MPS = 0.2.
• D) APC = 1.0; APS = 0; MPC = 0.15; MPS = 0.15.

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