Answer:
Debit : Dividend $8,000
Credit : Shareholders for dividends $8,000
Explanation:
We recognize equity item - dividend and a liability - shareholders for dividend on declaration date.
Dividend = 80000 shares x $10 x 10% = $8,000
Options :
A) the average of the 30 stocks in the dow jones increased.
B) every stock in the dow jones decreased
C) The NASDAQ increased.
D) The S&P increased.
Answer: B) every stock in the dow jones decreased
Explanation: The rate of change is used to measure or keep track of percentage change in stock prices over time. The change might be a positive or negative change. The change of - 2.1% indicated above exemplifies a negative change and thus a decrease or fall in stock prices over the measured time period. It indicates a downward trend and thus a decline in the stocks of dow jones.
Answer:
When something is vague, it is not being specific but when something is ambiguous, it has multiple meanings and so can be open to interpretation.
a. Middle class ⇒ Both VAGUE and AMBIGUOUS
Middle class is non specific because it is used as a blanket term for people or things not in either first or lower class. It also has multiple meanings.
b. Odd number ⇒ NEITHER
c. Gold ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Gold has several meanings such as being a mineral, medium of exchange or even a color.
d. Bank ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Bank also has different meanings. It could be a financial institution, land next to water or even a repository for blood.
e. Opportunity ⇒ VAGUE
Opportunity is vague unless the opportunity is described.
f. Jaguar ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Jaguar has multiple means. It could be a animal or it could be a car.
g. Credit ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Credit has several meaning as well. It could refer to loans, financial entry, increase in bank account etc.
Job Specification.
Definition of Job Specification: a written statement of educational qualifications, specific qualities, level of experience, physical, emotional, technical and communication skills required to perform a job, responsibilities involved in a job and other unusual sensory demands.