Ocean Pines Company had net income $550,000. They also had depreciation expense of $150,000, an increase or (decrease) in accounts receivable of $0, and an increase or (decrease) in inventory of $15,000. Ocean Pines prepares their Statement of Cash Flows using the indirect method. Use this information to determine the dollar value of cash provided or (used) by operating activities. A negative number for accounts receivable or inventory indicates that the balance decreased. Enter as a whole number (no cents).

Uppose stanley's office supply purchases 50,000 boxes of pens every year. ordering costs are $100 per order and carrying costs are $0.40 per box. moreover, management has determined that the eoq is 5,000 boxes. the vendor now offers a quantity discount of $0.20 per box if the company buys pens in order sizes of 10,000 boxes. determine the before-tax benefit or loss of accepting the quantity discount. (assume the carrying cost remains at $0.40 per box whether or not the discount is taken.)

Which of the following statements about brand names is true? brand names give the seller an incentive to provide consistently high-quality products and services in order to protect the reputation of the brand. brand names are always economically wasteful since they dupe consumers into buying more expensive goods and services that are no different from generic versions. it is always rational to prefer brand names over generic substitutes. read the following example and determine whether it illustrates a common critique or defense of advertising. musashi sees a commercial for a brand x clothing company that depicts the wearers of the clothes out having a good time with friends. although he doesn't particularly need new clothes, the commercial prompts him to buy a brand x t-shirt.

From what part of income should someone take savings?