The maintenance contract offered by Sears on its Kenmore refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves is an example of a(n) ________.

A. Good
B. Attribute
C. Experience
D. Benefit
E. Service


Answer: E

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value 100,000  100,000 Additional paid-in capital 90,000  90,000 Retained earnings 791,000  770,000 Total stockholders' equity 981,000  960,000 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$1,395,000 $1,360,000 Income StatementFor the Year Ended December 31, Year 2Sales (all on account)$1,280,000 Cost of goods sold 840,000 Gross margin 440,000 Operating expenses 387,231 Net operating income 52,769 Interest expense 12,000 Net income before taxes 40,769 Income taxes (35%) 14,269 Net income$26,500 Required:a. What is the company's working capital at the end of Year 2?b. What is the company's current ratio at the end of Year 2?c. What is the company's acid-test (quick) ratio at the end of Year 2?d. What is the company's accounts receivable turnover for Year 2?e. What is the company's average collection period for Year 2?f. What is the company's inventory turnover for Year 2?g. What is the company's average sale period for Year 2?h. What is the company's operating cycle for Year 2?i. What is the company's total asset turnover for Year 2?j. What is the company's times interest earned ratio for Year 2?k. What is the company's debt-to-equity ratio at the end of Year 2?l. What is the company's equity multiplier at the end of Year 2? What will be an ideal response?

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