Which of the Following Helps to Explain the Differences in Earnings

question 427

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps to explain the differences in earnings in the United States?

• A)ability, effort, and chance
• B)compensating differentials
• C)physical attractiveness
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Terms 2/10 n/30

Payment terms indicating a 2% discount if paid within 10 days, otherwise the full amount is due within 30 days.

Physical Inventory Count

An assessment method where a business physically counts its entire inventory to verify stock records and accounts.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory management method where updates to inventory records are made in real-time following each receipt or sale of inventory items.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where the inventory is updated in the accounting records periodically, typically at the end of an accounting period, rather than after each transaction.