Which of the Following Does Not Represent an Outflow of Cash

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not represent an outflow of cash and therefore would not be reported on the statement of cash flows as a use of cash?

• A) purchase of noncurrent assets
• B) purchase of treasury stock
• C) discarding an asset that had been fully depreciated
• D) payment of cash dividends

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost is the cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits that could have been gained by choosing the alternative option.

Opportunity Cost

The expense associated with not choosing the second-best option when deciding.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative foregone as a result of making a decision.

Point E

typically used in the context of graphs, it can represent a specific equilibrium point or any designated point of interest.