Match the Most Appropriate Term to the Definition

question 14

Multiple Choice

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A plaintiff's suit against a defendant is successful,but the verdict is cut in half because the plaintiff's own actions helped produce the injury

• A)respondeat superior
• B)comparative negligence
• C)strict liability
• D)workers' compensation
• E)res ipsa loquitur
• F)libel
• G)negligence
• H)slander
• I)last clear chance
• J)defamation
• K)assumption of risk
• L)assault
• M)contributory negligence
• N)battery
• O)gross negligence
• P)intentional tort
• Q)standard of care
• R)zone of danger
• S)ultrahazardous activity
• T)transferred intent

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the primary business operations, such as selling goods and services.

Net Income

A company's overall earnings remaining after deducting all expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue.

Cash Dividends

A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, paid to a class of its shareholders.

Financing Activities

Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity and borrowings of a company, reported in the cash flow statement.