In cuba, a lottery system effectively decides who gets to purchase a car. why would someone favor a lottery system over a price system in obtaining a desired item, such as cars? a) everyone has a chance to purchase the car since everyone can work for one. b) everyone eventually stops working to qualify for goods and services under the lottery system c) everyone has an equal chance of having their name drawn instead of only those who can afford the car. d) everyone has an equal chance of affording a car instead of waiting on a lottery system for drawing the name.

The blumer company entered into the following transactions during 2012: 1. the company was started with $22,000 of common stock issued to investors for cash. 2. on july 1, the company purchased land that cost $15,500 cash. 3. there were $700 of supplies purchased on account. 4. sales on account amounted to $9,500. 5. cash collections of receivables were $5,500. 6. on october 1, 2012, the company paid $3,600 in advance for a 12-month insurance policy that became effective on october 1. 7. supplies on hand as of december 31, 2010 amounted to $225. the amount of cash flow from investing activities would be: