Which of the Following Explanations Is Most Plausible

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is most plausible?

• A)Sun spots are caused by human industrial activity.
• B)The vending machine is empty because Jerry ate all of the food in it.
• C)The vase broke because a leprechaun knocked it off the table.
• D)We didn't notice the snake because it blended in with the dried leaves.
• E)The hamburgers are overcooked because this campfire is 50 times hotter than usual.

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Definitions:

Dividends Account

An account used in bookkeeping to track dividends declared by a company to be paid out to its shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits not distributed as dividends to shareholders but retained by the company for reinvestment or to pay off debt.

Sole Shareholder

An individual or entity that is the only owner of all the shares of a company, thus having complete control over its operations.

Closing Entry

Entries recorded at the conclusion of a financial period for the purpose of shifting balances from temporary to permanent accounts.