Select the statements below that correctly describe the flow of costs in a merchandiser's accounting cycle. (Check all that apply.) Multiple select question. Ending inventory + Cost of goods sold = Total merchandise available for sale. Merchandise that is purchased becomes an asset reported on the balance sheet. Merchandise that is sold becomes an asset reported on the balance sheet. Beginning inventory + net purchases = Merchandise available for sale. Merchandise purchased is an expense and is reported on the income statement. Merchandise that is sold becomes an expense reported on the income statement.

Garrett is an executive vice president at samm hardware. he researches a proposal by a larger company, maximum hardware, to combine the two companies. by analyzing past performance, conducting focus groups, and interviewing maximum employees, garrett concludes that maximum has poor profit margins, sells shoddy merchandise, and treats customers poorly. what actions should garrett and samm hardware take? a. turn down the acquisition offer and prepare to resist a hostile takeover. b. attempt a friendly merger and use managerial hubris to improve results at maximum. c. welcome the acquisition and use knowledge transfer to impart sam hardware's management practices. d. do nothing; the two companies cannot combine without samm hardware's explicit consent.