Freightfinder

question 301

Multiple Choice

Freightfinder.com is an Internet company that is called a "go-between." If a trucker needs to find a load for a particular trade lane, he or she can visit this site, list the price and available truck space, and find a company that needs a shipment moved. Since the purpose of this website is to put buyer and sellers together so that a single sale can be made, this website can be categorized as

• A) a selling agent.
• B) a manufacturer's representative.
• C) a manufacturer's agent.
• D) a broker.
• E) an administrator.

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Definitions:

Book Value

The net value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the asset's cost minus accumulated depreciation.

Affiliate's Debt Instrument

A financial security issued by an affiliate entity, representing a loan made by investors to the affiliate.

Gain Or Loss

It reflects the financial outcome from the sale of an asset, calculated as the difference between the sale price and the asset's book value.

Consolidated Net Income

The combined net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries, after adjusting for intercompany transactions and minority interests.