(b) The degree of operating leverage for Tunneling Inc. is 1.52. It shows the financial impact of a change in sales revenue on Tunneling Inc.'s earnings. Analysts usually work this ratio out to determine this important effect.
B. restricted the ability of competitors to engage in cooperative agreements
Explanation:
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 is a US legislation that regulates the level of competition that exists among businesses. It was passed by the Congress when Benjamin Harrison was president. This act is aimed at protecting trade and commerce from illegal restraints and monopolies. It was enacted by the 51st Congress of the United States. This act was introduced by John Sherman in the senate house.
In case of an acquisition, the assets are valued at their fair value and we will also include all unrecorded liabilities. Goodwill will be the excess payment over the net assets of the company. Excess fair value of land means that assets would increase by that amount to arrive at their fair value. Also, We have to include unrecorded liabilities in the total liabilities
Net Assets = Fair value of assets - Total liabilities
Or, Net Assets = (Book value of assets + Excess Fair value of land) - (Book value of liabilities + unrecorded liabilities)
Or, Net Assets = ($261 million + $3 million) - ($172.50 million + $6.75 million) = $84.75 million
Amount paid to acquire = $102 million
Goodwill = $102 million - $84.75 million = $17.25 million
