On a Statement of Cash Flows, Which Is Considered an Investing

question 9

Multiple Choice

On a statement of cash flows, which is considered an investing activity?

• A) Depreciation
• B) Increase in inventory
• C) Sale of securities
• D) Repayment of debt

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Definitions:

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