Investing activities do not include the: Multiple Choice Sale of short-term investments other than cash equivalents. Sale of plant assets. Lending and collecting on notes receivable. Issuance of common stock. Purchase of plant assets.

answer(b) gdp is not affected by

scott's production of the jewelry box;

credit history is used by lenders to determine whether you are a 'risky' person to give their money to.

having a short history provide very little data for the lenders. they wouldn't be able to determine your credit behavior from such a small samples. even if they are perfect.

having long credit history with few blemishes provide larger and more accurate data for the lenders to predict your credit behavior.