Employees Earn $6,000 Per Day, Work Five Days Per Week

question 15

Multiple Choice

Employees earn $6,000 per day, work five days per week, Monday through Friday, and get paid every Friday.If the previous payday was January 26 and the accounting period ends on January 31, what amount is the ending balance in the wages payable account?

• A) $18,000
• B) $6,000
• C) $30,000
• D) None of these choices.

Describe the characteristics and implications of laissez-faire capitalism and command economies.

Recognize the role of division of labor and specialization in enhancing productivity and economic output.

Distinguish between various economic systems based on their institutional arrangements and coordinating mechanisms.

Explain the significance of property rights in promoting economic transactions and innovation.

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