Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Family as Defined

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a family as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau?

• A) a married couple who adopts children from different cultures around the world
• B) a single mother living with children from two different fathers, neither of whom lives with her
• C) an elderly married couple whose children have long since left the nest
• D) three siblings who share an apartment while they attend different schools
• E) three unrelated elderly women who buy a house together and depend on one another for material and emotional support

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

The recordation of a financial transaction in an accounting system, showing the accounts and amounts debited and credited.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Adjusting Entry

An accounting entry made at the end of an accounting period to record unrecorded income or expenses for that period.

Bad Debt Expense

The recognition of receivables that are not expected to be collected, reflecting anticipated losses on credit sales.