Which of the Following Will Most Likely Occur During the Contractionary

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will most likely occur during the contractionary phase of a business cycle?

• A) Real GDP rises, and the unemployment rate falls.
• B) Real GDP declines, and the rate of inflation rises.
• C) The sales of most businesses decline, and the unemployment rate rises.
• D) Inflation rises, and employment/population ratio falls.

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Definitions:

Receivables

Amounts of money owed to a company by its customers or clients for goods or services provided on credit.

Bad Debt Expense Adjustment

An accounting entry to estimate and record the amount of accounts receivable that is not expected to be collected.

Accounts Receivables Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how often a company collects its average accounts receivable over a period.

Credit Sales

Sales transactions where payment is deferred, allowing customers to purchase goods or services on credit.