Which One of the Following Statements About Trend Analysis Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about trend analysis is NOT correct?

• A) This benchmark is based on a company's historical performance.
• B) It allows management to examine each ratio over time and determine whether the trend is good or bad for the company.
• C) The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) uses trend analysis to classify companies.
• D) All of the above are true statements.

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Definitions:

Condensation

Chemical reaction in which a large molecule is assembled from smaller sub-units; water also forms.

Polymers

Large molecules composed of many repeated subunits, which can be found in various natural and synthetic materials like plastics, proteins, and DNA.

Monomers

Simple molecules that can join together to form polymers, which are large, complex structures.

Unsaturated

A term describing molecules, particularly fats or fatty acids, which contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, making them less hydrogenated.