The balance of trade plays a central role in determining the balance of payments.

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


True

Balance of payments is a measure of the total flow of money into or out of a country. Clearly, the balance of trade plays a central role in determining the balance of payments. See 3-3: Global Trade: Taking Measure

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A. Bicycle B. Computer C. Notebook D. Seasoning salt E. Oscillating fan

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What will be an ideal response?

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Hampton Company is trying to decide whether to seek liquidation or reorganization. Hampton has provided the following balance sheet:Hampton CompanyBalance SheetFebruary 23, 2018Current Assets:       Cash$1,000     Investments 28,000     Accounts receivable 46,500     Inventory 72,000     Prepaid expenses 4,200  $151,700 Plant & Equipment       Land$65,000     Building 180,000     Equipment 75,300   320,300 Intangibles     78,000 Total assets    $550,000         Current Liabilities:       Accounts payable$127,000     Accrued expenses 99,000     Notes payable (secured by inventory) 68,000  $294,000 Long-term Liabilities       Notes payable (secured by land and

building)     300,000 Stockholders' Equity       Common stock$100,000     Retained earnings (deficit)  (144,000)  (44,000)Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    $550,000 ??Additional information is as follows:? The investments are currently worth $13,000. ? It is estimated that $32,000 of the accounts receivable are collectible. ? The inventory can be sold for $74,000. ? The prepaid expenses and the intangible assets have no net realizable value. ? The land and building are currently valued at $250,000. ? The equipment can be sold for $60,000. ? Administrative expenses (not yet recorded) are estimated to be $12,500. ? Accrued expenses include $17,000 of salaries payable ($11,000 to one employee and $3,000 each to two other employees). ? Accrued expenses include $7,000 of unpaid payroll taxes. Prepare a schedule to show the amount of total assets available to pay liabilities with priority and unsecured creditors. What will be an ideal response?

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