Answer: It is likely that BC Inc. is better enabled than GN Corp to gain and sustain a competitive advantage.
Explanation: Since BC Inc.'s intangible assets are valued at $45 billion more than GN corp, hence they are better enabled to gain and sustain competitive advantage.
D) They pay for specific social programs rather than general government activities.
The correct answer is that there was $3,080 worth of office supplies purchased during the period.
In order to answer this question you know that the company started with $630 worth of office supplies and ended the year with $460 worth, or $170 less than they started with. The company used $170 of supplies from inventory, so they needed to purchase another $3,080 in order arrive at the $3,250 that we know was the total expense during the reporting period.