-Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 20

Multiple Choice

-Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) A shortage and scarcity are the same thing.
• B) A shortage occurs when the quantity demanded is less than the quantity supplied at a price below the market clearing price.
• C) A shortage occurs when the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied at a price below the market clearing price.
• D) A shortage occurs when the quantity demanded is less than the quantity supplied at a price above the market clearing price.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

are payments made by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves, representing a portion of the company's earnings.

Indirect Method

A way to prepare a cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Net Cash Provided

Net cash provided is the amount of cash generated by a company's operating, investing, and financing activities within a specific period.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing the asset's consumption and wear and tear.