A Grocery Store Manager Must Decide Whether to Buy a Rug

question 162

Multiple Choice

A grocery store manager must decide whether to buy a rug cleaner to rent to customers.The cleaner costs $800.It is expected to yield $200 in income per year.What is the expected annual rate of return from the cleaner?

• A)$600
• B)$200
• C)400 percent
• D)75 percent
• E)25 percent

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Definitions:

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid, respectively.

Recorded When Incurred

An accounting principle that stipulates expenses should be recognized in the financial statements in the period they are incurred, regardless of when the cash payments are made.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update account balances before financial statements are prepared.

Account Balances

The total amount of money in a financial account, calculated by adding all credits and subtracting all debits.