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question 141

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Simultaneous Shifts in Demand and Supply
-(Exhibit: Simultaneous Shifts in Demand and Supply) D₁ and S₁ are original supply and demand curves, and S₂ and D₂ are new curves. In this market, following the adjustment shown:

• A) both demand and supply increased.
• B) price fell and quantity increased.
• C) quantity had to increase, given the changes in supply and demand.
• D) all of the above are true.

Identify the legal consequences for agents acting outside the scope of their authority.

Analyze the tort liability of principals for the acts of their agents, including negligence, respondeat superior, and unauthorized acts.

Understand the doctrines of ratification and adoption in the context of unauthorized contracts.

Explain the liability of agents for contracts entered into on behalf of non-existent or undisclosed principals.

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Definitions:

Aging Of Receivables

A method used in accounting to estimate the amount of receivables that may not be collectible by categorizing them according to the length of time they have been outstanding.

Uncollectible

Refers to accounts receivable that are considered to be uncollectible and thus written off as a loss.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made prior to preparing financial statements to adjust the balances of accounts to accurately reflect the financial activity.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made in accounting records at the end of an accounting period to update the balances of certain accounts and reflect the true financial position of a business.