The Apparent Brightness of Stars Is Ranked According to Magnitude

question 16

Multiple Choice

The apparent brightness of stars is ranked according to magnitude. The brightest stars were originally ranked as what magnitude?

• A) Zero
• B) Sixth
• C) First
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Beginning Inventory

The value of the inventory that a company has at the start of an accounting period, before any purchases or sales have occurred.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been subtracted from total revenue.

Consignment

A sales arrangement in which goods are placed in the care of another, but ownership and title remain with the supplier until the goods are sold.

Net Income

The amount of earnings after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.