If the Possibility of a Default Increases Because Corporations Begin

question 57

Multiple Choice

If the possibility of a default increases because corporations begin to suffer losses,then the default risk on corporate bonds will ________,and the bonds' returns will become ________ uncertain,meaning that the expected return on these bonds will decrease,everything else held constant.

• A)increase;less
• B)increase;more
• C)decrease;less
• D)decrease;more

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.

Physical Inventory

A process where a company counts its actual inventory to ensure accuracy in its financial records.

Estimated Returns Inventory

Inventory that accounts for goods that are expected to be returned by customers, impacting the valuation of total inventory and cost of goods sold.

Multiple-Step Income Statement

This financial statement format separates operating from non-operating activities, providing a detailed breakdown of revenues, expenses, and net income.