Early railroad owners formed "pools" in order to

a. choose the best workers.

b. divide business in a particular area and share profits.

c. water their stock.

d. pool their capital to construct more rail lines.

e. avoid wasteful competition.

Spiffy Sandals (Scenario) Spiffy Sandals is a Canadian footwear firm. Spiffy is planning to enter into a contract with an international producer to lower costs of production. On paper the figures look very good.

Since Tanya Martin retired, she has used income from her investment in the Alger Mid Cap growth fund to supplement her other retirement income. During one three-month period, the fund grew by $14,000.

James is the owner of a small toy manufacturing company. James primarily focuses on buying and selling a product using the Internet. Which of the following best describes James business practice

Which of these government policies pursues the economic goal of equity? O A. Preventing monopolies O B. Providing welfare benefits O C. Protecting consumers from fraud O D. Ending a recession

As of December 31, 2013, Stand Still Industries had $2,500 of raw materials inventory. At the beginning of 2013, there was $2,000 of materials on hand. During the year, the company purchased $325,000 of materials; however, it paid for only $312,500.

Which of the following does NOT belong to holding costs? A. order processing B. storage costs C. pilferage, scrap, and obsolescence D. insurance on inventory

Seminoles Corporation's fiscal year-end is December 31, 2021. The following is a partial adjusted trial balance as of December 31.

Coleman Company owns a machine that produces a component for the products the company makes and sells. The company uses 1,800 units of this component in production each year.

Frey Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans: Plan 1 Plan 2 Issue 10% bonds (at face value) $1,080,000 $540,000 Issue preferred $1 stock, $10 par - 900,000 Issue common stock, $5 par 1,080,000 720,000 Income tax is estimated at

Male drivers between the age of 16 and 20, with a BAL of. 02 are times more likely to die in a single vehicle crash than a sober driver of the same age.