Maines, Inc., had a cash balance at the beginning of the year of $72,000. During the year, the following cash flows occurred:From operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $136,000From investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (56,000)From financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (34,000)Prepare an abbreviated statement of cash flows, including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending cash balances for the year.

Nikolas works in a shoe store as a salesperson. a teenage boy comes in looking for comfortable sports shoes because he is going on a hike. he tells nikolas he wants shoes that have velcro straps. nikolas shows him a wide variety of velcro-strapped shoes, but the customer rejects them because they don't feel comfortable. he asks for sports shoes with laces instead. nikolas once again shows him a wide variety. the boy is once again not satisfied and asks to see the velcro-strapped shoes again. nikolas is irritated but doesn't show his annoyance. what customer service skill is nikolas showing? nikolas is a. meekness b. patience c. persistence

Which type of data is generally stored in different file formats, such as text files, spreadsheets, and so on?

When cell phones were first entering the market, they were relatively large and reception was undependable. all cell phones were essentially the same. but as the technology developed, many competitors entered, introducing features unique to their phones. today, cell phones are only a small fraction of the size and weight of their predecessors. consumers can buy cell phones with color screens, cameras, internet access, daily planners, or voice activation (and any combination of these features). the history of the cell phone demonstrates what marketing trend?