Mrs. o is negotiating to purchase a tract of land from dc company, a calendar year taxpayer. dc bought this land six years ago for $480,000. according to a recent appraisal, the land is worth $800,000 in the current real estate market. according to dc's director of tax, the company's profit on the sale will be taxed at 35 percent if the sale occurs this year. however, this tax rate will definitely decrease to 21 percent if the sale occurs next year. mrs. o is aware that dc would prefer the sale close next year. however, mrs. o needs the land immediately to begin construction of a new retail outlet. she offers to pay $875,000 for the land with the stipulation that the sale close by december 31. should dc accept mrs. o's offer?

Greenway industries is a major multinational conglomerate. its business units compete in a range of industries, including home appliances, pharmaceuticals, commercial real estate, and plastics manufacturing. although its largest business unit, which produces kitchen appliances, is among the most profitable in the industry, it generates only 35 percent of the company's revenues. which of the following is most likely true of greenway's stock price? a. it is valued at less than the sum of its individual business units. b. it is valued at greater than the sum of individual business units. c. it is valued at the exact sum of individual business units. d. it is consistently lower than the industry average. it is valued at greater than the sum of individual business units.