How Often Should Batteries Be Replaced in Battery-Powered Smoke Detectors

question 19

Multiple Choice

How often should batteries be replaced in battery-powered smoke detectors?

• A) every 3 to 6 months
• B) every 6 to 9 months
• C) every 6 to 12 months
• D) every 12 months

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that represent its obligations to pay off a short-term debt to its creditors or suppliers.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its clients or customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance based on the accounting equation; assets and expenses normally have a debit balance, while liabilities, equity, and revenue normally have a credit balance.

Withdrawals

Money taken out from a bank account, or the act of taking out funds or assets from a business by the owner for personal use.