The average cost of production for a bottle of vitamin water in the industry is $4 while its average price is $7. storeall inc. manufactures the same product for $3 per bottle and sells it for $7 per bottle.
which of the following statements is most likely true of storeall inc. in this scenario?
a. it has a competitive advantage in the industry. b. it has a competitive disadvantage in the industry. c. it has competitive parity with other firms in the industry. d. it has formed a strategic alliance with other firms in the industry.

Synovec co. is growing quickly. dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 24 percent for the next three years, with the growth rate falling off to a constant 7 percent thereafter. if the required return is 11 percent, and the company just paid a dividend of $2.05, what is the current share price? (do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

Asmartphone manufacturing company uses social media to achieve different business objectives. match each social media activity of the company to the objective it the company achieve.