Answer: d) Dividends cause equity to decrease.
Explanation:
Dividends are payments to shareholders as a way of sharing the profit that the company made with its owners. Net profit is added to the Equity of company.
In other words, dividends cause equity to decrease because they are taken from Retained Earnings (net income) which are added to Equity. By reducing the amount of Retained earnings available therefore, dividends are reducing Equity.
<span>Cynthia will have to pay the $175 that was not covered by her indemnity policy. An indemnity policy typically pays a fixed amount for qualified medical services, with the policy-holder responsible for the balance.</span>
Answer:
Option b. a net operating loss occurs.
Explanation:
contribution margin is simply known to be that portion of sales revenue that is yet to be consumed by variable costs and so is an addition to covering the fixed costs. The higher the contribution margin ratio, the more smaller or fewer the units that will need to be manufactured to become profitable. In short, it is sales revenue minus fixed expenses.
High risk, high returns. The higher the risk of an investment, the higher the returns or losses.
Speculative stocks investment is a high risk investment. It offers the possibility of earning substantial returns to compensate for its high risk profile.
Retirement plans are investments made in preparation for retirement. These investments have minimal risks compared to speculative stocks.
Property investments are low in risk but it is still subject to risk.
A-rated bonds are bonds that are credible and are expected to give a return to investors.
Based on my understanding, the correct order of investment from the least risky to the most risky is:
1) property
2) A-rated bonds
3) retirement plans
4) Speculative stocks.
