Which of the Following Items Would Not Affect the Investor's

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items would not affect the investor's income for the period?

• A) interest received on a temporary investment in bonds
• B) dividends received on a long-term investment in stock where the investor owns 10% of the investee's stock
• C) dividends received on a long-term investment in stock where the investor owns 30% of the investee's stock
• D) interest received on a long-term investment in bonds

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Definitions:

Independently Acting

The behavior of an entity that makes decisions based on its own interest and circumstances rather than being influenced by others.

Market System

An economic system in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created by the forces of supply and demand.

Private Property

A legal designation for the ownership of property by individuals or businesses, not by the state or government.

Government Ownership

The scenario where the government owns and operates business enterprises, typically in key sectors like transportation or utilities.