As Part of the Calibration of a New Laboratory Balance,the $\underline{\text{ both }}$

question 3

Multiple Choice

As part of the calibration of a new laboratory balance,the mass of a 0.200 g mass standard is determined with the following results:

• A) The balance is \(\underline{\text{ both }}\) accurate and precise.
• B) The balance is accurate but imprecise.
• C) The balance is precise but inaccurate.
• D) The balance is \(\underline{\text{ both }}\) inaccurate and imprecise.

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Definitions:

Ownership

The legal right to possess, use, and control a tangible or intangible item.

Consignment

The process of placing goods in the possession of another party to sell, while retaining ownership until the goods are sold.

Consignee's Ending Inventory

The value of goods that are still on consignment at the end of an accounting period, not yet sold by the consignee.

Specific Identification

An inventory costing method where the cost of each specific item in inventory is identified and assigned to the sold units.