Hillary Is a Typical Teenager

question 4

Multiple Choice

Hillary is a typical teenager. She sees and hears ads all the time. Most of the time they are pretty good, but some ads have a trait that really bothers her. What is that trait most likely to be?

• A) ads that focus on product features
• B) ads that talk down to her
• C) humorous product ads
• D) lengthy product ads

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Definitions:

Contributed Surplus

An account on the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet that represents the excess amount investors paid over the par value of the shares.

Retained Earnings

Accumulated net incomes of a company not paid out as dividends but retained for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debts.

Shareholders' Equity

This represents owners' claims after all liabilities have been deducted from the total assets of a company.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties.