Mark,a USCitizen,buys Stock in a British Shipping Company

question 213

Multiple Choice

Mark,a U.S.citizen,buys stock in a British Shipping company.This purchase is an example of

• A)investment for Mark and U.S.foreign direct investment.
• B)investment for Mark and U.S.foreign portfolio investment.
• C)saving for Mark and U.S.foreign direct investment.
• D)saving for Mark and U.S.foreign portfolio investment.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its loss of value over time.

Equipment

Tangible assets used in the operation of a business, such as machinery, computers, and tools.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset from the time it was put into service until a particular date.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of the asset's value has been used up during a financial period.