Parole violators account for more than half of prison admissions in many states.

a. True

b. False

Suppose you invest $20,000 by purchasing 200 shares of Abbott Labs (ABT) at $50 per share, 200 shares of Lowes (LOW) at $30 per share, and 100 shares of Ball Corporation (BLL) at $40 per share.

Civil rights laws protect against discrimination in all but what area? A. race B. gender C. religion D. language

You have a better chance at success in the business world when your interests and personality match the career choice. a. True b. False

The authors of "why can't people feed themselves?" argue that the only way to approach a solution to world hunger is to

While Donald was driving home from work, a small rock hit his windshield and cracked it. Given the policy summary below, how much money will he receive from his insurance company after he files his claim if the cost to replace the windshield is $450?

Calculator Santorino Company produces two models of a component, Model K-3 and Model P-4. The unit contribution margin for Model K-3 is $6; the unit contribution margin for Model P-4 is $14. Each model must spend time on a special machine.

If US workers can produce everything in less time than Mexican workers, it is not possible for the US to gain from trade with Mexico. True/False

A variable cost remains constant per unit at various levels of activity. a. True b. False

A positive economic profit signals that the investors of a firm should divert their funds to alternative ventures. a. True b. False

You manage a portfolio worth $13.8 million, currently all invested in equities, and believe that the market is on the verge of a big but short-lived downturn.