If Ending Inventory on December 31, 2010, Is Overstated by $30,000

question 43

Multiple Choice

If ending inventory on December 31, 2010, is overstated by $30,000, what is the effect on net income for 2011?

• A) Net income is overstated by $30,000.
• B) Net income is understated by $30,000.
• C) Net income is overstated by $60,000.
• D) The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Fibrous

Consisting of or characterized by fibers, often referring to a type of tissue in plants or the structure of certain muscle tissues in animals.

Haustoria

Specialized structures of parasitic plants or fungi that penetrate host tissues to extract water and nutrients.

Root Nodules

Structures formed on the roots of certain plants, such as legumes, that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria, aiding in the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form the plant can use.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) entities or as parasites, and may cause disease or be beneficial, playing key roles in processes like fermentation and decomposition.