On october 1, 2017, wenn company purchased 800 of the $1,000 face value, 8% bonds of loy, inc., for $936,000, including accrued interest of $16,000. the bonds, which mature on january 1, 2024, pay interest semiannually on january 1 and july 1. wenn used the straight-line method of amortization and appropriately recorded the bonds as available-for-sale. on wenn's december 31, 2018 balance sheet, the carrying value of the bonds is1. $896,000.2. $920,000.3. $912,000.4. $908,800.

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

Two trends that i’ve noticed are the following: lifestyle trend of many people seeking fitnessgenerates a business opportunity of opening a gym. another trend is entertainment; popmusic is very popular which generates a business opportunity for record producers lookingto produce music that will sell