Answer: Option B
Explanation: Safeguarding inventory refers to keeping proper records of inventory and protecting it from any kind of damage that may result in loss to the organisation.
The main objective behind safeguarding inventory is to minimize loss of the organisation that is keeping it.
In the given case, second option is the purchase return and it could not be considered a default of the purchaser of inventory.
Hence from the above we can conclude that the correct option is B.
Answer:
The Bert Corp. and Ernie, Inc.
The profit expected is:
= $2,875.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
The Bert Corp. Ernie, Inc.
IPO order placed 1,150 shares 1,150 shares
Underpriced by $18.00
Overpriced by $6.50
Profited expected $10,350 -$7,475
Net profit = $2,875 ($10,350 - $7,475)
b) The profit expected is generated from the underpriced stock. This profit is reduced by the increased cost incurred on the over-priced stock. Therefore, the net profit is the difference between the profit and the additional cost incurred.
I had to look up the term "bear market" because I was unaware of what it meant.
Bear Market = a market where prices are falling. This type of market encourages selling.
Answer: I think that because it stated in the problem stable companies were still affected, that means that Bellwether Company will be affected by the bear market falling prices. Therefore, I hypothesize that because the stock market it experiencing a bear market Bellwether's prices will continue to fall.
Did that make sense?
