If a Principal Authorizes an Agent to Buy a Tractor

question 41

Multiple Choice

If a principal authorizes an agent to buy a tractor for $10,000, this is an example of

• A) certain authority.
• B) express authority.
• C) incidental authority.
• D) apparent authority

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Definitions:

Current Asset Items

Assets expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within a year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Finished Goods Inventory

Items in a manufacturer's inventory that are completed and ready for sale.

Direct Materials

These are raw materials that are directly used in the production of a product and are easily traceable to the product itself.