Which of the Following Is an Example of an Open

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an open system?

• A)ice in an ice chest
• B)antifreeze in a car coolant system
• C)mercury in a thermometer
• D)compressed gas in a cylinder
• E)acetone in an uncovered beaker

Understand the role and functions of the Federal Reserve System.

Identify the stages of the adult life and financial needs cycle.

Recognize the components of financial planning including obtaining, saving, sharing, protecting, and borrowing.

Comprehend the concepts of liquidity and how it affects financial decisions.

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Definitions:

Cash Conversion Cycle

A metric that shows how long it takes for a company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash flows from sales.

Inventory Conversion Period

Inventory Conversion Period is the average time taken for a company to convert its inventory into sales.

Payables Deferral Period

The time duration a company takes to pay off its suppliers after a purchase has been made, indicating how well the company manages its cash outflow.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations, typically used for the financing of payroll, accounts payable, and inventories, and meeting other short-term liabilities.