Sarah and Diane Are Both Billing Clerks for the Local

question 199

Multiple Choice

Sarah and Diane are both billing clerks for the local trucking company earning $17,000 per year. Sarah is attending college, plans to graduate in one year and earn $55,000 as an economist. Diane is not in college or undergoing any specialized training and will have the same job next year. According to economic theory, which of the two individuals would tend to have a higher current savings rate?

• A) Economic theory sheds no light on this question
• B) Both will have the same saving rate
• C) Diane
• D) Sarah

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Definitions:

Liquidator's Distribution

The process of distributing assets held by a company under liquidation to its creditors and shareholders.

Shareholders' Distribution

The allocation of earnings declared by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of dividends.

Liquidation Account Purpose

The objective of tracking and managing all financial transactions during a company's liquidation process to ensure fair distribution of assets to creditors and shareholders.

Contributories

Individuals or entities that are liable to contribute to the assets of a company in the event of its winding up.