The Sum of the Number of Inmates in a Jail

question 63

Multiple Choice

The sum of the number of inmates in a jail or prison each day for a year, divided by the total number of days in the year is known as _____.

• A) average daily population
• B) total admission
• C) operational capacity
• D) end-of-year count

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made in accounting to update the records for expenses and revenues that have accrued but are not yet recorded.

Daily Wages

The amount of money that a worker earns for one day of labor.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the consumption of the asset.

Office Supplies

Items and equipment regularly used in offices by businesses and other organizations, including paper, pens, and stationery.