One way that researchers study the effects of trans fats on people's health is by setting up controlled experiments. for example, in an experimental feeding trial, participants agree to stick to specific diets that the researchers prescribe. in this case, the researchers might vary the proportions of saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats in the diet of each participant. throughout the study, the health status of the participants is monitored closely. suppose that you are a researcher designing an experimental feeding trial. how would you set up your study and what limitations would you face?

Slimwood corporation made sales of $ 725 million during 2018. of this amount, slimwood collected cash for $ 670 million. the company's cost of goods sold was $ 300 million, and all other expenses for the year totaled $ 400 million. also during 2018, slimwood paid $ 420 million for its inventory and $ 285 million for everything else. beginning cash was $ 110 million. carter's top management is interviewing you for a job and they ask two questions: (a) how much was carter's net income for 2018? (b) how much was carter's cash balance at the end of 2016? you will get the job only if you answer both questions correctly.