Accounts Receivable Was $45,000 at the Beginning of the Year

question 58

Multiple Choice

Accounts Receivable was $45,000 at the beginning of the year and 55,000 at the end of the year. The percentage change and direction of change for the year was:

• A)22% decrease.
• B)22% increase.
• C)18% decrease.
• D)18% increase.

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

An oligopoly is a market structure characterized by a small number of large firms that dominate the market, leading to higher prices and restricted output compared to a competitive market.

Differentiated Products

Products that are distinct from one another on the basis of quality, design, features, branding, or some other attribute.

Standardized Products

Goods that are uniform in quality and specifications across producers and can be easily substituted for one another.

Strategic Behavior

Actions taken by firms or individuals that consider the anticipated responses or strategies of other market participants or competitors.