Busy Beaver, Inc. signed a $315,000, 5-year note payable to buy a new $315,000 industrial veneer cutter. Busy Beaver paid $5,000 cash for transportation of the machine and $750 cash for installation costs. What is the overall effect of this transaction on the accounting equation

consumer credit. an advantage is that it allows consumers to afford expensive goods and services now, increasing their standard of living. however, a disadvantage is that it creates a trap for debt, if people do not have self control, they may see themselves filing personal bankruptcy.

staple goods and impulse goods are examples of convenience products which consumers usually  buy. these products can be bought almost everywhere and are readily available for purchase. usually, the quality and price of the product are not considered. examples of staple goods are sugar and bread, while impulse goods examples are chocolates and magazine.