The Term "Marginal" Means the Difference Between Averages

question 117

True/False

The term "marginal" means the difference between averages.

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Definitions:

Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger containing all the individual accounts related to a particular area, such as accounts receivable or accounts payable, which supports the totals recorded in the general ledger.

Control Account

A summary account in the general ledger that aggregates the details recorded in a subsidiary ledger for similar transactions, such as accounts receivable or payable.

Total Retained Earnings

The accumulation of a company's net earnings not distributed to shareholders, reinvested in the business.

Book Value Per Share

A financial measure that calculates the per-share value of a company based on its equity available to shareholders.