By adding new product lines beyond its core business of computer software, like the Surface Pro tablet and Xbox 360 game system, Microsoft primarily benefits by
A. avoiding market saturation from products that have just been introduced to the market.
B. keeping up in a market where sales come mostly from new products.
C. spreading out production costs.
D. satisfying the changing needs of the technological research staff.
E. creating diversification and reducing risk.
Answer: E
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Following are selected data from the financial statements of Mother Nature Supplies: 2017 2016 Accounts receivable $ 60,000 $ 38,000 Merchandise inventory 12,000 16,000 Total assets 450,000 380,000 Net sales 380,000 270,000 Cost of goods sold 160,000 210,000 Refer to the data for Mother Nature Supplies. Which of the following would not result from a vertical analysis of its balance sheet?
a. Accounts receivable increased $22,000 or 36.7% during 2017. b. Accounts receivable is five times larger than Merchandise inventory in 2017. c. Accounts receivable is 13.3% of total assets for 2017. d. Merchandise inventory is 2.7% of total assets for 2017.
A successful differentiation strategy increases rivalry since buyers become more price-sensitive.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the unit cost per item sold? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)
Dakota, Inc. is a merchandiser of medallions. The company sold 15,100 units during the year. The
company has provided the following information:
A) $19.21
B) $15.77
C) $22.85
D) $19.40