1. Similar operating segments may be combined if the segments have similar economic characteristics. Which one of the following is a similar economic characteristic under GAAP:
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3. A. The segments management teams 
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5. B The tax reporting law sections 
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7. C The distribution method for products or services 
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9. D The expected rates of return and risk for the segment's productive assets