Zack CoReported a Net Loss of $50,000 for 2016, Yet Its

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Multiple Choice

Zack Co.reported a net loss of $50,000 for 2016, yet its cash balance increased during the year.Which financial statement should Zack's management refer to for an explanation of this situation?

• A) Balance sheet
• B) Income statement
• C) Statement of Retained Earnings
• D) Statement of Cash Flows

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Required Return

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