Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 347

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Production and sales will fluctuate by the same amount and in the same direction over time.
• B) Production will not fluctuate over time, but a firm's sales will fluctuate over time.
• C) Production will fluctuate somewhat over time, but not as much as sales fluctuates over time.
• D) Production and sales will both fluctuate by the same amount over time, but in different directions.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence or penalty given for a perceived misbehavior or infringement, intended to reduce or eliminate that behavior.

Unpleasant Event

An occurrence that is undesirable or causes discomfort.

Decreasing

Refers to a reduction in size, quantity, or extent of something over a period.

Frequency

The rate at which a particular event or phenomenon occurs over a certain period or within a given sample.