Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Predictive

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the predictive variables chosen by the profitability regression model used by La Quinta Inns?

• A) the price of the inn
• B) median income levels
• C) the state population per inn
• D) the location of nearby colleges
• E) the number of inns in a region

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Definitions:

IRC Section 121

A provision in the Internal Revenue Code that allows for the exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly) of capital gains from the sale of a primary residence.

Principal Residence

The primary location that a person inhabits. It often qualifies for specific tax benefits, such as the exclusion of gain from its sale.

Installment Method

A tax method that allows income from sales to be reported for tax purposes when the payment is received, rather than at the point of sale.

Established Securities Market

A recognized exchange or market where securities, stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments are traded among investors.