Anthony is thinking of starting a small hot-dog cart that he will take to the beach area in san diego, california. before starting, he investigates city ordinances and talks to vendors in the beach area. he also talks to people at the local parks who sell hot dogs to find out what makes their business successful. anthony is conducting what stage of the scientific process? a) analyze data and draw conclusion b) background research c) hypothesis construction d) hypothesis testing

Capital financial corporation will lend 90 percent against account balances that have averaged 30 days or less; 80 percent for account balances between 31 and 40 days; and 70 percent for account balances between 41 and 45 days. customers that take over 45 days to pay their bills are not considered acceptable accounts for a loan. the current prime rate is 16.50 percent, and capital charges 3.50 percent over prime to charming as its annual loan rate. a. determine the maximum loan for which charming paper company could qualify.