In Accounting What Is Meant by the Term 'Purchases

question 7

Multiple Choice

In accounting what is meant by the term 'purchases'?

• A) All items bought.
• B) All good purchased and paid for.
• C) All good bought for re-sale.
• D) All goods held in inventory.

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