Which of the Following Statements About Color and Cross-Hatching Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about color and cross-hatching is true?

• A) They help readers see comparisons and distinctions.
• B) They are more likely to harm than help your professional image.
• C) They have no place in a professional business document.
• D) They add interest, but can hinder comprehension and retention because they are distracting.
• E) They should be reserved for logos and photographs.

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Definitions:

Sharpe Measure

A metric used to assess the risk-adjusted return of an investment, comparing its excess returns to the volatility experienced.

Residual Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the amount of variance in investment returns not explained by the beta in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Geometric Average Return

Is the average rate of return of a set of values calculated using the products of the terms.

Arithmetic Return

The simple average of periodic returns of an investment over a specified time frame.