Use the Following to Answer the Next Two Questions

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the next two questions:
The City of Park Ridge reported appropriations in the amount of $17,000,000 for its General Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. During that year, expenditures amounted to $16,200,000 (related to current year purchase orders) and $900,000 (related to prior year purchase orders) . In addition, $700,000 in encumbrances had been issued this year, but not filled. Park Ridge follows the budgetary procedure where encumbrances do not lapse.
-The amount that Park Ridge would report for expenditures (and encumbrances,if applicable) in its 2014 General Fund Statement of Revenues,Expenditures,and Changes in Fund Balances (GAAP Basis) would be:

• A) $17,100,000.
• B) $16,200,000.
• C) $17,700,000.
• D) $16,900,000.

---

Definitions:

Epigenetics

Investigation into the ways organisms are affected by modifications in how genes are expressed, instead of alterations to the genetic code.

Gene-environment Interactions

The complex interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences that affects the expression of genes and can impact an individual's traits and behaviors.

Behavior Genetics

The study of the role genetic factors play in shaping behaviors, traits, and abilities.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes through generations, often measured by an individual's number of offspring that survive to reproduce.