The Bathyscaphe Trieste Consists of a Thin-Walled but Very Strong

question 31

Multiple Choice

The bathyscaphe Trieste consists of a thin-walled but very strong cylindrical hull,15.2 m long and 3.66 m in diameter,filled with gasoline with a density of 880 kg/m³ to make it buoyant.If it is totally submerged in seawater with a density of 1025 kg/m³ and neither rising nor sinking,what is the weight of the Trieste craft?

• A)127 kN
• B)227 kN
• C)327 kN
• D)427 kN
• E)527 kN

Understand the concepts of debit and credit in accounting.

Distinguish between asset, liability, and equity accounts.

Recognize the classification of various accounts within the accounting equation.

Apply the rules of debit and credit to record transactions accurately.

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Definitions:

External Financing Needed

The amount of funding a company must seek from outside sources to finance its planned growth or investment activities, beyond what can be funded by retained earnings or internal operations.

Retains

Refers to the portion of earnings or profits that a company decides to keep rather than distribute to shareholders as dividends, often used for reinvestment.

Constant Ratio

A strategy involving maintaining a fixed percentage allocation among different asset classes.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of earnings a company distributes to its shareholders in the form of dividends.