A Shipment That Is Offered to a Buyer as a Replacement

question 15

Multiple Choice

A shipment that is offered to a buyer as a replacement for the original shipment when the original shipment cannot be filled is referred to as a(n) ________.

• A) consideration
• B) accommodation
• C) surrogate
• D) open delivery

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Definitions:

Earnings Decrease

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Common-Sized Financial Statements

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