When firms' earnings fluctuate, they tend to adjust their payout policy by ________.
A) allowing dividends to fluctuate while holding share repurchases relatively steady
B) allowing share repurchases to fluctuate while holding dividends relatively steady
C) adjusted both dividends and share repurchases so the total payout as a percentage of earnings remains relatively steady
D) stop paying dividends and repurchasing shares
B) allowing share repurchases to fluctuate while holding dividends relatively steady
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A) The margins of a cross-tabulation show the same information as the frequency tables for each of the variables. B) Cross-tabulation tables are also called contingency tables. C) The data are considered to be qualitative or categorical data. D) Cross-tabulations provide inferences for making statements about the means of parent populations.
The probability distribution for the number of goals the Lions soccer team makes per game is given below. NumberOf Goals Probability 0 0.05 1 0.15 2 0.30 3 0.25 4 0.15 ? What is the probability that in a given game the Lions do not score more than 2 goals?
A. 0.20 B. 0.50 C. 1.0 D. 0.70
_________ are desirable goals, varying in importance, which serve as guiding principles in people’s lives?
a. Beliefs b. Attitudes c. Values d. Assumptions
List six savings alternatives available to people.
What will be an ideal response?