Which of the Following Is Not a Capital Expenditure

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a capital expenditure?

• A)Advertising expenditures to introduce a new product line
• B)Sales tax paid in conjunction with the purchase of new machinery
• C)Installation of elevators to replace escalators
• D)An amount paid to acquire a patent with a remaining life of only three years

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Definitions:

Matrix

A structured arrangement of numbers, symbols, or expressions in columns and rows used to represent and solve linear equations, among other applications.

Determinant

A scalar value that can be computed from the elements of a square matrix and reflects certain properties of the matrix, such as whether it has an inverse.

Minors

In mathematics, refers to the determinant of some smaller square matrix, cut down from a larger matrix by removing one or more of its rows or columns. In law, it refers to individuals under the age of majority.

Elementary Row Operations

Operations used in linear algebra on matrices, including row addition, row multiplication, and row swapping, to solve systems of linear equations.