Multiple choice general knowledge

Mr. Jones said his business was "in the black" now. What does that mean?

  1. He bought some oil fields.

  2. It only runs at night.

  3. It is losing money.

  4. It is making a profit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"In the black" is a business idiom meaning profitable - a company is making money, not losing it. This comes from accounting where black ink indicated positive numbers. Option A about oil fields is irrelevant. Option B is nonsensical. Option C describes "in the red," the opposite of being profitable.

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