Who Invented the First Accurate Mechanical Calculator

question 33

Multiple Choice

Who invented the first accurate mechanical calculator?

• A) Katherine Johnson
• B) Blaise Pascal
• C) Charles Babbage
• D) Herman Hollerith

Understand the legal standards for reliance on statements and representations during contractual agreements.

Identify and compare different defenses available for contract rescission.

Describe the significance of material facts in the context of contract law.

Understand the principles of mistake of value versus mistake of fact in contract disputes.

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Definitions:

DR (Debit)

DR, or Debit, represents the left side of a general ledger account and is used to record increases in assets or expenses and decreases in liabilities, equity, and income.

CR (Credit)

An accounting entry that decreases assets or increases liabilities and equity on a company's balance sheet, reflective of the double-entry bookkeeping system.

Tax Expense

The total amount of taxes a company incurs, reflecting both current taxes due and future tax liabilities.

Pre-Tax Book Income

The income of a business before taxes have been deducted, as reported in its financial statements.