Intel buys a manufacturing machine for $100,000 for use in making computer processors. The company also paid 7% ($7,000) sales tax on the machine. It cost $3,000 to ship the machine to Intel's plant. Intel paid an additional $1,500 to have the machine installed and tested for initial use. Each month, the machine requires $1,000 worth of oil and supplies to keep running. What is the machine's original cost basis (also called book value) that the firm records on the balance sheet

Long-distance providers are becoming increasingly concerned about certain activities within their industry. various companies come together voluntarily to implement new standards of social responsibility that members must abide by. what seems to be the primary motivation in this case for an increased interest in social responsibility? - because corporations are creations of society, they are responsible for giving back to the communities in which they operate.- these companies have realized it is in their best interest to increase their social responsibility before they are once again subject to stricter regulations.- these companies are using social responsibility as a means to increase their profitability, both short term and long term.- long-distance providers have started taking pride in their industry and its record for social responsibility.- they feel a responsibility to their stockholders, employees, the government, investors, and society as a whole.

6carla would like to buy a dress, a dresser for her bedroom, and a home theater system. she has one month's worth of living expenses in her emergency fund. carla decides to save for the home theater system. did carla make the right decision? why or why not? a. yes; her emergency fund is full and the other items will probably be less expensive. b. yes; she could save more for her emergency fund, but the home theater will be harder to save for. c. no; she should save more for her emergency fund because she has saved less than the recommended amount. d. no; she should have bought the dress and dresser first because she could afford them right away. reset next

How are interest rates calculated by financial institutions? financial institutions generally calculate interest as (1) interest or (.