Answer:
d. subjects
Explanation:
"Experimental research, often considered to be the “gold standard” in research designs, is one of the most rigorous of all research designs. In this design, one or more independent variables are manipulated by the researcher (as treatments), subjects are randomly assigned to different treatment levels (random assignment), and the results of the treatments on outcomes (dependent variables) are observed."
Reference: Pelz, Bill, and Herkimer County Community College. “Research Methods for the Social Sciences.” Lumen, 2019
 
        
             
        
        
        
C. Sherbet.
The citrus's <span>acidic sweetness to clear the taste buds.</span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
The correct answer is B.
Explanation:
Giving the following information: 
The company uses the activity rates to assign overhead costs to products:
Processing customer orders $96.63 per customer order
Assembling products $2.45 per assembly hour
Setting up batches $58.89 per batch
Last year, Product F76D involved 9 customer orders, 436 assembly hours, and 26 batches. 
Allocated overhead= 9*96.63 + 436*2.45 + 26*58.89= $3,469.01
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Threat of substitutes.
Explanation:
In this case, the buyer tries to obtain the same benefit at a lower cost and does so through a substitute product. This is a classic example of: Threat of substitutes.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer: 1.2
Explanation:
The DuPont Analysis is a method of calculating the Return on Equity by using various other ratios. It shows the relatiosnhips between variables in a firm and can help the firm know which areas to target to improve ROE.
Using the DuPont Analysis, the Return on Equity is;
ROE = Profit Margin * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
18% = 3% * 5 * Equity Multiplier
18% = 0.15 * Equity Multiplier
Equity Multiplier = 18%/0.15
Equity Multiplier = 1.2