Which of the Following Inventions Significantly Increased Efficiency in Business

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventions significantly increased efficiency in business offices?

• A) The typewriter
• B) The shredder
• C) The pencil
• D) The printing press

Grasp the navigation within Excel and learn how to use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.

Understand the purpose and structure of supplementary records in accounting.

Compute and interpret accounts receivable turnover, and compare it with industry averages.

Identify and describe the methods used for estimating bad debts.

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Definitions:

Artillery

Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land, including cannons and missile launchers, designed for long-range targeting.

African-American Soldiers

Members of the military who are of African descent and have served in various capacities, historically facing segregation and discrimination in the U.S. military.

Declaration of Independence

A foundational document, adopted on July 4, 1776, in which the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from British rule.

John Locke

A 17th-century English philosopher and political theorist, considered the "Father of Liberalism," best known for his theories of natural rights and the social contract.