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 financial idiom meaning a business is profitable or making money. The opposite is 'in the red' (losing money). Option D correctly identifies this meaning. The other options misunderstand the business context.

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