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question 34

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions.
Nelly Inc. reported net credit sales of $24,000,000 and cost of goods sold of $18,000,000 for the year. The average inventory for the year was $6,000,000.
-Best Baskets Limited (BBL) had a current ratio of 0.8:1 before borrowing $50,000 from the bank with a short-term note payable. What effect did the borrowing transaction have on BBL's current ratio?

• A) The ratio remained unchanged.
• B) The ratio decreased.
• C) The ratio increased.
• D) Cannot be determined.

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Administrative Expense

Costs related to the general administration of a company, including expenditures such as executive salaries, office supplies, and legal and financial services.

Period Cost

Expenses that are not directly tied to production and are therefore expensed in the period they are incurred.

Holiday Party

A social gathering organized to celebrate a holiday or festive season, often involving recreational activities, food, and entertainment.

Administrative Expense

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production or selling of goods and services, such as salaries of senior executives and costs of general services.