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What do profits, equity and debt all have in common?
Suggested Answer: B
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30 comments · newest first
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Kaitlyn
10 months ago
B makes sense too, but I think A is more accurate.
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Merri
11 months ago
Wait, are profits really a source of capital?
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Cyril
11 months ago
Totally agree, A is the right choice!
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Anglea
11 months ago
I thought they were just different metrics, D sounds interesting!
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Roosevelt
11 months ago
They are all reported on the balance sheet.
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Genevive
11 months ago
I thought they were all different financial metrics, but I wonder if there's a connection I'm missing.
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Antonette
12 months ago
I feel like they incur different costs, but I can't recall the specifics. Maybe that's what makes option C less likely?
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Shayne
12 months ago
I remember discussing how profits, equity, and debt can be sources of capital in class. That seems like a strong option.
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Alisha
1 year ago
I think they might all be reported on the balance sheet, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Mozell
1 year ago
I got this! Profits, equity, and debt are all sources of capital for a business. That's the key thing they have in common. I'm going with option B.
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Alexis
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Profits, equity, and debt - they're all important financial measures for a business. I'm pretty sure they're all reported on the financial statements, so I'm leaning towards option A.
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Melvin
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. Profits, equity, and debt - they all seem pretty different to me. I'm not sure if they have anything in common. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Maricela
1 year ago
I think this question is testing our understanding of the different financial metrics and how they relate to a company's capital structure. I'm going to carefully consider each option and try to eliminate the ones that don't make sense.
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Cecilia
1 year ago
As an accountant, I can say with confidence that B is the correct answer. Profits, equity, and debt are the three main sources of capital.
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Stephen
1 year ago
That's right, they are reported on the balance sheet.
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Gary
1 year ago
I agree, profits, equity, and debt are all sources of capital.
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Kirk
1 year ago
Option A makes the most sense. They're all reported on the balance sheet, which is the key connection between them.
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Becky
1 year ago
Yes, that's right. The balance sheet is where you can find information about a company's financial position, including profits, equity, and debt.
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Ronald
1 year ago
I agree, option A is the correct answer. Profits, equity, and debt are all reported on the balance sheet.
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Naomi
1 year ago
Haha, I'm pretty sure the answer is not C. The costs associated with profits, equity, and debt are definitely not the same.
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Aliza
1 year ago
B) They are all sources of capital.
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Freeman
1 year ago
A) They are all reported on the balance sheet.
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Dominga
1 year ago
I think D is correct, they are all different financial metrics.
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Veronica
1 year ago
I'm going with D. These are completely different financial metrics, not the same thing at all.
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Melodie
1 year ago
Option B seems right to me. Profits, equity, and debt are all sources of capital for a business.
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Arleen
1 year ago
Yes, they are all sources of capital that a business can utilize for growth and operations.
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Salena
1 year ago
I agree, profits, equity, and debt are all ways for a business to raise capital.
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Ronny
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think they all incur the same costs to the business.
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Reita
1 year ago
I agree with Reynalda, they are all sources of capital.
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Reynalda
1 year ago
I think profits, equity, and debt are all reported on the balance sheet.