Which of the Following Statements Is a Positive Statement

question 302

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a positive statement?

• A) Our country must increase military spending.
• B) There should be a computer in every elementary school classroom.
• C) We need to spend less on luxury items for the wealthy, and more on necessities for the less fortunate.
• D) Online shopping increased by 50 percent this Christmas season.
• E) Too many people are unemployed.

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Definitions:

Liability Balances

The outstanding obligations or debts that a company owes to third parties.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities; also known as shareholders' equity.

Cash Dividend

The allocation of a part of a company's profits to its shareholders, approved by the board of directors, and typically dispensed in the form of cash.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made in the form of additional shares rather than a cash payout, representing a reinvestment of a company’s earnings.