Blossom, Inc. acquired 40% of Splish Corporation's voting stock on January 1, 2021 for $1100000. During 2021, Splish earned $430000 and paid dividends of $270000. Blossom's 40% interest in Splish gives Blossom the ability to exercise significant influence over Splish's operating and financial policies. During 2022, Splish earned $530000 and paid cash dividends of $170000 on April 1 and $170000 on October 1. On July 1, 2022, Blossom sold half of its stock in Splish for $690000 cash. The carrying amount of this investment in Blossom's December 31, 2021 balance sheet should be

Atlas manufacturing produces a unique valve, and has the capacity to produce 50,000 valves annually. currently atlas produces 40,000 valves and is thinking about increasing production to 45,000 valves next year. what is the most likely behavior of total manufacturing costs and unit manufacturing costs given this change? a. total manufacturing costs will increase and unit manufacturing costs will also increase. b. total manufacturing costs will stay the same and unit manufacturing costs will stay the same. c. total manufacturing costs will increase and unit manufacturing costs will decrease. d. total manufacturing costs will increase and unit manufacturing costs will stay the same.

Greenway industries is a major multinational conglomerate. its business units compete in a range of industries, including home appliances, pharmaceuticals, commercial real estate, and plastics manufacturing. although its largest business unit, which produces kitchen appliances, is among the most profitable in the industry, it generates only 35 percent of the company's revenues. which of the following is most likely true of greenway's stock price? a. it is valued at less than the sum of its individual business units. b. it is valued at greater than the sum of individual business units. c. it is valued at the exact sum of individual business units. d. it is consistently lower than the industry average.it is valued at greater than the sum of individual business units.

What business practice contributed most to andrew carnegie’s ability to form a monopoly?