Which of the Following Groups Would Most Likely to Benefit

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups would most likely to benefit from inflation?

• A)borrowers 
• B)lenders 
• C)creditors 
• D)pensioners

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits left in the company after dividends have been paid to shareholders.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy and the election of board members.

Purchase Method

A method of accounting for an acquisition where the purchaser's financial statements include the assets and liabilities of the acquired company at their fair values.

Acquisition

The process of gaining control of another company or business entity through purchase or merger, often to expand operations or enter new markets.