You Are Given Three Options

question 108

Multiple Choice

You are given three options.You may have the balance in an account that has been collecting 5 percent interest for 20 years,the balance in an account that has been collecting 10 percent interest for 10 years,or the balance in an account that has been collecting 20 percent interest for five years.Each account had the same original balance.Which account now has the lowest balance?

• A)the first one
• B)the second one
• C)the third one
• D)They all have the same balance.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition in both short and long term, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.

Permanent/Temporary

In accounting, refers to the classification of accounts based on their longevity; permanent accounts are cumulative over time (e.g., assets, liabilities, equity), while temporary accounts are closed at the end of each accounting period (e.g., revenues, expenses).

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) on which increases to the account are recorded, based on the type of account (asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense).

Financial Statement

A written report that quantitatively describes the financial health of a company, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.