Ariel Is Shopping for a Laptop

question 16

Multiple Choice

Ariel is shopping for a laptop.He's having trouble deciding between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget.How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?

• A) Buy all three,use them for a little while,and then return two of them.
• B) Ask the manufacturers for information about which one is best.
• C) Check with a salesperson at a local retail store.
• D) Check benchmarking information online.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Business activities directly related to the production and delivery of goods and services, which are reflected in the cash flow statement.

Cash Outflow

Money or funds that leave a company, typically through expenses, purchases, or investments.

Financing Activities

Transactions related to acquiring or repaying capital, such as issuing stocks, bonds, or taking out loans.

Cash Outflow

Money going out of a business in the form of payments, including expenses, investments, and other financial obligations.