[Solved] Direct detection of an extrasolar planet means . A)acquiring images or spectra of the planet B)seeing the planet with the naked eye C)observing the planet's effect on its host star D)sending a space probe to the planet Inventory Shrinkage: The loss of inventory that occurs due to theft, damage, or errors in counting or documentation. Adjusting Entry: An accounting entry made into a company's general ledger at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the period in which they actually occurred. Merchandise Inventory: Goods that a retailer, wholesaler, or distributor holds for the purpose of resale to customers. Chart of Accounts: A systematic list of all account titles and numbers being used by an organization to organize its financial transactions and to prepare financial reports.