A Lemon That Has Been Painted Red, White, and Blue

question 39

Multiple Choice

A lemon that has been painted red, white, and blue and then ran-over by a car is still likely to be categorized as a lemon. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of why this might be?

• A) If it grew on a lemon tree, it will be considered a lemon.
• B) The essential properties for being a lemon are still there.
• C) Cause-and-effect relationships influence how we think about what an object is, and how it is categorized.
• D) Superficial things like color do not play a role in categorization.

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Definitions:

EBITDA

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Balance Sheet

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