John Smith was assaulted on the loading dock by a coworker, Jim Jones, at the Acme Widget Company. The attack was unprovoked by Smith. After the physical assault, there was an angry verbal exchange between the parties. The incident ended when Jones yelled that Smith was a "sissy" and "everybody knows you're queer as a three dollar bill." Which of the following statements best describes the

outcome of the harassment lawsuit filed by Smith under The Civil Right Act of 1964? I. Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law (The Civil Right Act of 1964). II. Sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited by federal law (The Civil Right Act of 1964). III. Suits based on harassment due to sexual orientation cannot prevail when based on local or state laws. IV. Sexual orientation discrimination is not prohibited by federal law (Title VII).
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. I and IV


D

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A.

Cash5,684 
Sales discounts116 
Accounts receivable 5,800

B.
Cash5,684 
Accounts receivable 5,684

C.
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Sales discounts106 
Accounts receivable 5,300

D.
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Accounts receivable 4,000

E.
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Accounts receivable 5,800

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