Dean Hardware, Inc

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dean Hardware, Inc. is comprised of five operating segments. Information about each of these segments is as follows (in thousands) : In applying the profit or loss test, what is the minimum amount an operating segment must have in order to meet the profit or loss test for a reportable segment?

• A) $8.2.
• B) $9.0
• C) $10.4.
• D) $13.0.
• E) $82.0.

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