Cardinal and Bluebird Corporations Both Use a Calendar Year as Their

question 75

Multiple Choice

Cardinal and Bluebird Corporations both use a calendar year as their tax year. At the close of business on June 30, Cardinal Corporation buys all of Bluebird Corporation's stock. If the two corporations file a consolidated return and both corporations earn their income evenly throughout the year, what portion of Bluebird's income will be included in the consolidated return? (Assume all months have 30 days.)

• A) 50%
• B) 100%
• C) 0%
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit derived by a consumer from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.