Find the Common Difference for the Arithmetic Sequence

question 74

Multiple Choice

Find the common difference for the arithmetic sequence.
--12, -16, -20, -24, . . .

• A) 12
• B) -12
• C) -4
• D) -8

Understand the steps needed for the preparation of financial statements under IFRS for the first time.

Comprehend the challenges and issues caused by diversity in accounting practices across countries.

Understand the FASB-IASB convergence projects and their impact on accounting practices.

Recognize the role and objective of general purpose financial reporting as per the IASB's Conceptual Framework.

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Definitions:

Quick Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be easily converted into cash, such as stocks, bonds, or treasury bills, typically held for short-term investment purposes.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio showing how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a particular period, indicating the efficiency of inventory management.

Days' Sales

A financial metric estimating the number of days required to convert a company's inventory into sales, also known as inventory turnover period.