Answer:
Operating income will be decreased by $19,000
Explanation:
Prior to elimination of Chicago branch Loss = $3,000
After eliminating chicago branch (Unavaoidable fixed costs will still be incurred) loss = $22,000
Difference = $3,000 - $22,000 = $19,000(decrease)
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: $61,500
Explanation:
Jerry's adjusted basis in his partnership interest at the end of the year is determined by adding his cash contributions, long-term capital gain, and qualified dividends to the original tax basis. 
There will also be deductions of the non-deductible expenses, ordinary loss and his share of the reduction in partnership debt. 
Jerry's adjusted basis at the end of the year = ( 44,000 + 26,000 + 3,600 4,600) - ( 2,100 + 9,000 + 5,600) 
= 78,200 - 16,700
= $61,500
 
        
             
        
        
        
Excessive spare parts inventories, a lack of transferable employee skills, increased support costs.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
 I think it's A. or C. but I really think it's C.