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 a company is profitable or making money, as opposed to in the red losing money. Option D is correct. Options A, B, and C misinterpret the idiom.

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