Marigold Taxi Service uses the units-of-activity method in computing depreciation on its taxicabs. Each cab is expected to be driven 153,000 miles. Taxi no. 10 cost $50,560 and is expected to have a salvage value of $1,600. Taxi no. 10 is driven 35,400 miles in year 1 and 20,300 miles in year 2. Required:
Determine the depreciation cost.

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?

Which of the following is a competitive benefit experienced by the first mover firm in an industry? a. the first mover will be able to achieve a less steep learning curve. b. the first mover will be able to reduce the switching costs. c. the first mover will not have to patent its products or technology. d. the first mover will be able to reduce costs through economies of scale.

Of the following combinations of financial instruments, which depicts the correct ranking of high to low risk (moving from left to right)? commercial paper; preferred stock; bankers' acceptances state & local government bonds; u.s. treasury bonds; aaa-rated corporate bonds common stock; leases; u.s. treasury notes preferred stock; common stock; u.s. treasury bills