The Chart Shows Second Quarter Total Retail E-Commerce Sales in the U.S

question 56

Short Answer

The chart shows second quarter total retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. in 2001, 2003 and 2005 ( $$t = 0$$ represents 2001). Find the regression line. Round coefficients to two decimal places. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Year } \boldsymbol { t } & 0 & 2 & 4 \\\hline \text { Sales (S Billion) } & 8 & 13 & 20 \\\hline\end{array}$$ ​
y = __________ t + __________
Use the regression line to estimate second quarter retail e-commerce sales in 2002. Round your answers to two decimal places if necessary.
$__________ billion

Understand and apply the concept of the lower of cost or market rule in inventory valuation.

Differentiate between non-cancellable and cancelable purchase obligations and their accounting treatment.

Recognize the application and impact of the gross profit method on inventory estimation and valuation.

Identify the conditions under which inventory can be valued at selling price less distribution costs.

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