Subtract
- $$- \frac { 3 } { 8 } - \frac { 2 } { 5 }$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Subtract.
- $$- \frac { 3 } { 8 } - \frac { 2 } { 5 }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 5 } { 13 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 31 } { 13 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 31 } { 40 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 40 }\)

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used by governments and businesses for accounting purposes, which may not coincide with the calendar year.

Interim Financial Reporting

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LIFO

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