Since a Ski Resort Does Most of Its Business in the Winter

question 9

Multiple Choice

Since a ski resort does most of its business in the winter, what is the major source of variation in income due to?

• A) Secular trend
• B) Seasonal variation
• C) Cyclical variation
• D) Episodic variation
• E) Irregular variation

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