Employment allows individuals to gain skills that can be applied to volunteering opportunities and to pay taxes that will help the community. Which benefit of work does this statement describe?
A. the opportunity to increase self-esteem
B. the ability to help and contribute to the community
C. money to spend on enjoyment and entertainment
D. the opportunity to reach your potential and better yourself

Franklin painting company is considering whether to purchase a new spray paint machine that costs $4,800. the machine is expected to save labor, increasing net income by $720 per year. the effective life of the machine is 15 years according to the manufacturer’s estimate. required determine the unadjusted rate of return based on the average cost of the investment.

In early january, burger mania acquired 100% of the common stock of the crispy taco restaurant chain. the purchase price allocation included the following items: $4 million, patent; $3 million, trademark considered to have an indefinite useful life; and $5 million, goodwill. burger mania's policy is to amortize intangible assets with finite useful lives using the straight-line method, no residual value, and a five-year service life. what is the total amount of amortization expense that would appear in burger mania's income statement for the first year ended december 31 related to these items?

"consists of larger societal forces that affect how a company engages and serves its customers."