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If a firm's goal is to maximize its earnings per share, this is the best way to maximize the price of the common stock and thus

shareholders' wealth.
a. True
b. False

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ozzi3 years ago

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Answer:

False is the answer

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a. What is Kareem's realized gain or loss?

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Less: adjusted basis for house and land = $269000

Less: tennis court adjusted basis = $6200

Realized gain = $54700

b. What is the adjusted basis of the rental house and land at the time of the sale?

Original land basis = $50000

Add: Original house basis = $25000

Less: Depreciation = $30900

Adjusted basis = $269100

c. What is the adjusted basis of the tennis court at the time of the sale?

Tennis court original basis = $7500

Less: Depreciation = $1300

Adjusted basis of the tennis court = $6200

d. If the buyer takes the property subject to the $80,000 mortgage, rather than assuming it, what is Kareem's realized gain or loss?

Amount realized = $330000 + $80000 = $410,000

Less: Adjusted basis for house and land = $269100

Less: Adjusted basis of tennis court = $6200

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The key determinant of the price elasticity of supply is how well the seller is able to change the quantity supplied as per the price in the market.

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