Mary Graduated from a College in 2004 and She Wanted

question 24

Multiple Choice

Mary graduated from a college in 2004 and she wanted to go on a sea cruise the same year. However, she could not afford it at that time because of the high price of $2 550. Today she can afford it, however, the cruise price is $2 870 now. If the price of the cruise in real dollars has not changed and the inflation rate has been 3.0% since 2004, what year is it now?

• A)2007
• B)2008
• C)2009
• D)2010
• E)2011

Distinguish between different types of reports (informational, directive, progress, and status reports) and their purposes.

Recognize the importance of tone, format, and structure in professional reports to maintain professionalism and achieve desired outcomes.

Identify the organizational patterns frequently used in progress reports.

Learn the basic formats for informational reports and how to choose the right one for specific situations.

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Definitions:

Increase in Assets

An upward adjustment or growth in the value of resources controlled by a company that are expected to bring future economic benefits.

Decrease in Liabilities

A reduction in the total amount of obligations (debts or dues) that a company owes to creditors or third parties.

Stockholders' Equity

The stake of shareholders in a corporation, determined by subtracting liabilities from the total assets' value.

Debit and Credit Logic

The foundational concept of accounting that uses debits and credits to record changes in accounts, where debits increase assets or decrease liabilities and equity, and credits decrease assets or increase liabilities and equity.