Ballard Company uses the perpetual inventory system. The company purchased $16,000 of merchandise from Andes Company under the terms 2/10, net/30. Ballard paid for the merchandise within 10 days and also paid $500 freight to obtain the goods under terms FOB shipping point. All of the merchandise purchased was sold for $30,000 cash. What is the amount of gross margin that resulted from these business events?

According to the research in strategic human resources management, answers: firms that are able to use human resource practices to develop socially complex human and organizational resources are able to gain competitive advantage over firms that do not engage in these practices. firms that are able to use human resource practices to develop socially simplistic human and organizational resources are able to gain competitive advantage over firms that do not engage in these practices. firms that are able to use human resource practices to develop socially complex human and organizational resources gain little advantage over firms that do not engage in these practices. firms that are able to use human resource practices to develop socially complex human and organizational resources are at a competitive disadvantage when compared to firms that do not engage in these practices.

What is an example of a good stock to buy in a recession? a) cyclical stock b) defensive stock c) income stock d) bond

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation