When Speed Boat Sales Rise, the City of Las Vegas

question 115

Multiple Choice

When speed boat sales rise, the city of Las Vegas takes in more revenue. The omitted common variable between these outcomes is likely to be:

• A) life jacket sales.
• B) prices of Las Vegas flights.
• C) childhood obesity.
• D) increased disposable income.

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