Standard deviation measures the dispersion of an investment's return around the expected return

a. True

b. False

Alex files a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7. He owes $2.37 million to assorted creditors. Two months before filing, he sold his beach house, which was valued at $600,000, to his brother Jonah for $150,000.

Which of the following is not a fee that affects the total cost of leasing a car? a. principal charge b. total down payment c. residual value of the car d. documentation and registration fees

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. is one of the world's largest entertainment companies that includes Twentieth Century Fox films, Fox Broadcasting, Fox News, the FX, and various satellite properties.

Why do many business owners avoid market research? Question options: They're afraid of hearing any negative feedback. They don't know how to do it. They're unwilling to take the time. They're shy.

Tom tries to sell his classic car to Victoria for $12,000. Tom tells Victoria, "I paid $12,000 for the car in 1978 and it's worth twice that today." Tom really paid $8,000 for the car in 1978.

A firm realizes that the market price has fallen below its average total costs, and it is now earning a loss. what is the best action for the firm to take in the short run?

Fixed expenses: a. includes labor, raw materials, and commissions. b. can be estimated by taking into consideration the production. c. are incurred regardless of sales volume. d. must be linked to strategy in the business plan

4) Which of the following is least likely to be your primary health care provider? a. an allergist b. an internist c. an obstetrician-gynecologist

T/F A macroeconomist would be concerned with the following statement. "Two major hurricanes caused significant damage to the eastern seaboard and led to a fall in GDP and a rise in unemployment in the U. S. economy."

At the beginning of the year, Mitchum Enterprises allows for estimated uncollectible accounts of $14,000. By the end ofthe year, actual bad debts total $15,000. Record the write-off to uncollectible accounts.