Compare and Contrast Open-Ended and Fixed-Alternative Questions and Provide an Example

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Essay

Compare and contrast open-ended and fixed-alternative questions and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Purchases Discount

A reduction in the price of goods a company buys, typically for paying early or within a specified time period.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities owed by a business to its creditors for goods and services purchased on credit, which are due within a short period.

Debit Memorandum

A document issued by a buyer to a seller indicating returned goods or a request for a price reduction, increasing the buyer's accounts payable.

Sales Returns and Allowances

A reduction in sales revenue for returned goods or provided allowances due to dissatisfaction or defects.