Which Account Would Be Decreased with a Credit

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which account would be decreased with a credit?

• A) Cash
• B) Accounts Payable
• C) Common Stock
• D) Retained Earnings

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Definitions:

Contaminants

Substances that pollute or make something impure, often found in water, air, or soil, and can be harmful to human health and the environment.

Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients, leading to plant growth that depletes oxygen, adversely affecting animal life.

Nutrients

Essential chemical compounds that organisms need to live, grow, and reproduce, commonly found in food.

Wave Action

The physical movement of water in the form of waves, which can erode shorelines, shape coastal features, and influence marine ecosystems.