Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Questions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the figure above to answer the following questions.
-Lateral meristems

• A) are groups of dividing cells.
• B) are responsible for increasing the width of a stem or root.
• C) are cambia.
• D) produce secondary growth only.
• E) fit all of these descriptions.

---

Definitions:

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to companies for the receipt of payment from customers, where payments are sent to a special post office box rather than to the company.

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from their face value, with maturities ranging from a few days to 52 weeks.

Collection Time

The average duration it takes for a company to collect payments owed by its customers, often measured in days.

Average Daily Receipts

The average amount of money a business receives on a day-to-day basis over a specified period.