Which statement best summarizes the relationship between investments and productivity?
O A. Companies use investments to reduce their need for high levels of
productivity
O B. Companies with poor productivity use investments to become
more efficient.
O C. Companies use investments to reduce the opportunity cost of low
productivity
D. Companies with high levels of productivity never need to worry
about investment.

The correct answer is C. Companies use investments to reduce the opportunity cost of low productivity.

Explanation:

Generally, companies have as their main source of income their productivity, that is, the economic result of the specific operations of the company, such as the sale of a certain product, the rental of a certain good, the provision of a certain service , etc. However, many companies invest these economic results, to maximize their profits and thus cover eventual future losses, or else cover the opportunity costs of the different production options carried out. In this way, companies have a second source of income, which allows them to cover eventualities in the future.

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