The following information was drawn from the inventory records of Alpha Company as of December 31, Year 2.

Beginning inventory (purchased in Year 1) 200 Units @ $5 each
Purchases made in Year 2 800 Units @ $8 each
Units Sold 900 Units @ $12 each

Which of the following is the amount of the gross margin assuming Alpha uses a FIFO cost flow method?

a) $3,900 b) $6,900 c) $4,200 d) $6,600

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Aproperty title search firm is contemplating using online software to increase its search productivity. currently an average of 40 minutes is needed to do a title search. the researcher cost is $2 per minute. clients are charged a fee of $400. company a's software would reduce the average search time by 10 minutes, at a cost of $3.50 per search. company b's software would reduce the average search time by 12 minutes at a cost of $3.60 per search. which option would have the higher productivity in terms of revenue per dollar of input?

An important source of public scrutiny is "watchdogs." these are: the efforts of a firm's competitors, including how often the competitors attack the firm's strategies. taxpayer-supported government agencies that limit a firm's ability to compete in foreign markets. companies designated by the government to only produce products that support the government defense program. socially conscious groups that make it their mission to measure the social responsibility levels of businesses, and provide consumers with their opinions about the level of corporate responsibility of various companies.