Which of the Following Would Represent a Use of Funds

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would represent a use of funds and, indirectly, a reduction in cash balances?

• A) An increase in inventories
• B) A decrease in marketable securities
• C) An increase in accounts payable
• D) The sale of new bonds by the firm

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Definitions:

Defendant

An entity, whether a person, corporation, or institution, facing legal action in a court.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the court against the defendant, seeking legal remedy for an alleged grievance.

Mediators

Individuals or parties appointed to negotiate or resolve disputes between two other parties in a conflict.

Courts

The governmental institutions authorized to adjudicate legal disputes, interpret laws, and administer justice in society.