Which of the following pieces of information would be most likely to be used as an activity indicator to estimate the demand for coal-shearing machines used to strip coal from mines?
A) the total number of establishments that sell coal to ultimate consumers
B) the total number of coal cars produced for U.S. railroads
C) the total number of homes that use coal-burning stoves
D) the volume of coal mined in 2000
E) the estimate of coal reserves in Kentucky and West Virginia

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The volume of coal mined directly relates to the demand for coal-shearing machines, as more mining activity would likely increase the need for such equipment.

Which of the Following Pieces of Information Would Be Most