The numerical value of the standard deviation can never be

a. larger than the variance.
b. zero.
c. negative.
d. smaller than the variance.


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Bartlett Company's target capital structure is 40% debt, 15% preferred, and 45% common equity. The after-tax cost of debt is 6.00%, the cost of preferred is 7.50%, and the cost of common using reinvested earnings is 12.75%. The firm will not be issuing any new stock. You were hired as a consultant to help determine their cost of capital. What is its WACC?

A. 8.98% B. 9.26% C. 9.54% D. 9.83% E. 10.12%

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As a general rule, contract duties can be delegated

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Butler Automotive developed a new diagnostic testing procedure that is expected to increase sales

by $10,000 per month. As more drivers bring in their vehicles, Butler expects to also do more oil changes and brake repairs. As a result, inventory levels of oil and brake parts must be increased by $5,000. Revenues from oil changes and brake jobs are expected to increase by $4,000 per month. An example of a synergistic effect from the new diagnostic testing procedure is the A) increase in revenue of $10,000 per month for the diagnostic testing. B) increase in revenues from oil changes and brake jobs of $4,000 per month. C) increase in inventory levels of oil and brake parts. D) increase in all activities totaling $19,000 per month.

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