Answer:
$1,140,000
Explanation:
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is used to lower taxes on financial gifts. After a certain time (it is not specified in the question) Paula's sons will receive the money left in the GRAT tax free.
To calculate Paula's taxable gift we have the total GRAT value minus the value of the annuity she retained for herself:
$2,000,000 - $860,000 = $1,140,000
This question is incomplete because the options are missing; here is the complete question:
A contractual agreement in which one firm permits another to produce and market its product and use its brand name in return for a royalty or other compensation is known as:
A. Joint venture.
B. Licensing.
C. Countertrade.
D. Strategic alliance.
E. Export-import agent.
The correct answer is B. Licensing
Explanation:
In businesses, licensing refers to a type of agreement between two companies or firms that involves one of the firms is allowed to use the brand, model, and other business elements of the other firm. This often involves the firm can produce the product of the other firm for a time. Moreover, in compensation, the firm whose product is being produced receives money or any other benefit. This type of agreement is often beneficial for the two firms involved because the firm sharing its model and product can expand its popularity, while the other firm can obtain profits. This agreement is the one described because only in this one firm permits another to use its brand and produce its product.
Answer:
d. the rate at which consumers are likely to adopt a new product or service.
Explanation:
Diffusion theory tends to describe that how, why and at what rate does now ideas and technology spreads. This theory is mainly focused on human capital and cannot function without it.
New ideas and technology cannot be spread until people adopt them. Therefore the focus of this theory remains at the rate at which consumers are likely to adopt a new product or service.
