In Problem Solving, the Term Rule of Thumb Refers to ________

question 201

Multiple Choice

In problem solving, the term rule of thumb refers to ________.

• A) heuristics
• B) algorithms
• C) mnemonic devices
• D) cognitive shortcuts

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that notes a specific financial transaction in a company's books, involving debits and credits to various accounts.

Elimination Entry

An accounting entry made to remove the effects of intra-company transactions when consolidating the financial statements of a parent and its subsidiaries.

Fair Value

The earnings from auctioning off an asset or the obligation incurred during a methodical marketplace exchange at the date of price setting.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement showing the combined financial position of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting the assets, liabilities, and equity as if the group were a single entity.