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Shalnov [3]
3 years ago
15

Which of the following would most likely constitute a negative externality affecting free resources?

Business
1 answer:
Readme [11.4K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The answer is the first one, the Groundwater pollution.

Explanation:

Externalities can be described as the consequences of economic activities on unrelated 3rd parties. In this scenario, Ground water pollution is the most suitable answer and also it is one of the most common-seen externalities in almost every country.

Ground water pollution mainly occurs due to manufacturing and industrial activities.

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(being merchandise is purchased)

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         To Purchase return                    $115

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            To Purchase return                   $50

(Being purchase return is recorded)

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Accounts receivable                   11,000

Supplies                                       4,000  

Prepaid insurance (12-month)    6,000

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Accumulated depreciation – equipment  28,000

Note payable, due 6/30/16                        70,000

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Retained earnings (1/1/15)                          60,000

Dividends                                   14,000

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Advertising expense                 21,000

Depreciation expense              12,000

Insurance expense                    3,000

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Supplies expense                     6,000

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Insurance expense                    3,000

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