Brew Corporation's Most Recent Comparative Balance Sheet and Income Statement

question 24

Multiple Choice

Brew Corporation's most recent comparative balance sheet and income statement appear below: Cash dividends were $37.The company did not retire or sell any property, plant, and equipment during the year.The net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the year was:

• A)$185
• B)$51
• C)$83
• D)$191

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Definitions:

Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer found in the cell walls of bacteria that provides structural support and protection.

Gram-positive

Refers to bacteria that retain the crystal violet dye used in Gram staining, indicating a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls.

Gram-negative

Bacteria characterized by a thin layer of peptidoglycan in their cell wall, covered by an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides; stains pink in Gram staining.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic microorganisms, also known as blue-green algae, that are key players in nitrogen fixation and oxygen production in various ecosystems.