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<em>B) contradicts the argument and finds that firms that successfully pursue cost leadership and product differentiation simultaneously can often expect to gain a sustained competitive advantage.</em>
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a. Revenues - These will increase by $5 million to represent the entire value of the order.
b. Earnings. - Increase by $3 million
Earnings in this case are revenue less the cost of inventory which will be;
= 5 - 2
= $3 million
c. Receivables - Increase by $4 million
The customer paid $1 million upfront which means that they still owe $4 million out of the $5 million. This will go to the receivables account to show that the customer owes the business.