Simon Signs a Check "Pay to the Order of Tilly

question 15

Multiple Choice

Simon signs a check "pay to the order of Tilly" drawn on Simon's account in United Bank. Vela forges Tilly's indorsement,Western Bank cashes the check,and Vela disappears. United pays Western and debits Simon's account. Most likely,the ultimate loss will fall on

• A)Simon.
• B)Trudy.
• C)United Bank.
• D)Western Bank.

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Definitions:

Cost Formula Equation

A mathematical equation used to predict costs, considering both fixed and variable components.

Fixed Component

The portion of a cost or expense that remains constant regardless of changes in the volume of goods or services produced or sold.

Dependent Variable

A variable that responds to some causal factor; total cost is the dependent variable, as represented by the letter Y, in the equation Y = a + bX.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.