In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.
Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Takings; in this context means the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services. The nearest in meaning is receipts.
In business, receipts can mean different things depending on the contextual usage.
In this regards, Receipts are the amount of money received during a particular period, for example by a shop or theatre.Â
Takings; in this context means the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services. The nearest in meaning is receipts.
In business, receipts can mean different things depending on the contextual usage.
In this regards, Receipts are the amount of money received during a particular period, for example by a shop or theatre.Â