Aladdin Jets is attempting to build an airplane that is made by welding the skin (outside layer) of the plane. The technique is much less expensive than an alternative riveting technology. The firm is also using a new type of jet engine with superior efficiency. The new entrant is entering a market that is realizing a substantial increase in competition. Which of the following would be strategies that the firm is attempting? a. Cost reduction
b. Product differentiation
c. reduction in competitive intensity
d. a and b
e. all of the above.

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?