The product life-cycle concept from microeconomics and marketing provides useful insights into the relations among cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities. Biotechnology firms are in their _____ phase, consumer foods companies are in their _____ phase, and U.S. auto manufacturers are in the _____ phase

a. introduction; late maturity or the decline; growth
b. growth; mature; late maturity or the decline
c. mature; late maturity or the decline; growth
d. late maturity or the decline; growth; introduction
e. introduction; late maturity or the decline; mature


B

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On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $400,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $383,793. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is:

A. Debit Interest Expense $12,379.30; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,620.70; credit Cash $14,000.00. B. Debit Interest Expense $15,620.70; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,620.70; credit Cash $14,000.00. C. Debit Interest Expense $14,000.00; credit Cash $14,000.00. D. Debit Interest Expense $15,620.70; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,620.70; credit Cash $14,000.00. E. Debit Interest Payable $14,000.00; credit Cash $14,000.00.

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A(n) ____________________ is a written record of a witness's sworn testimony outside of court

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If a firm's marginal tax rate is increased, this would, other things held constant, lower the cost of debt used to calculate its WACC.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Giancarlo has run a successful Italian trattoria for nearly 30 years. When asked the secret to his success, he always attributes it to his loyal customers

What basic philosophy does Giancarlo follow to keep his customers happy and coming back for more good food? What will be an ideal response?

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