Which One of the Following Pairs of Math Questions Would

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following pairs of math questions would be most likely to produce an internally consistent result?

• A) 8 − 10 = ? and 500 + 224 = ?
• B) 22 × 48 = ? and 48 + 22 =?
• C) (−8) − (+10) = ? and 8 × 10 = ?
• D) 8 × 10 = ? and 10 × 8 = ?

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Definitions:

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first bought are the first ones sold, assuming their cost flows in the order incurred.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold, indicating how effectively a company generates profit from direct expenses.

Inventory Cost Formula

A method used to determine the cost of an inventory item, including methods such as First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), and average cost.

Management

The process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization's resources to achieve specific goals.