Use the Following Company Information to Calculate Net Cash Provided

question 18

Essay

Use the following company information to calculate net cash provided or used by investing activities:
(a) Equipment with a book value of $175,000 and an original cost of $300,000 was sold at a loss of
$17,000.
(b) Paid $62,000 cash for a new truck.
(c) Sold land costing $32,000 for $36,000 cash, realizing a $4,000 gain.
(d) Purchased treasury stock for $61,000 cash.
(e) Long-term investments in stock are sold for $41,000 cash, realizing a gain of $3,500.

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain made in a transaction or operation, calculated as the difference between revenue and expenses.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different customers, based on factors like willingness to pay, market segment, or purchase volume.

Higher Profits

An increase in the difference between a company's revenues and its expenses.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.