The Manufacture of Folic Acid Is a Competitive Business

question 63

Multiple Choice

The manufacture of folic acid is a competitive business. A new plant costs $100,000 and lasts for three years. The cash flow from the plant is as follows: Year-1: +43,300, Year-2:
$43,300 and Year-3 = 58,300. (Assume there is no tax.) If the salvage value at the end of year-2 is $60,000, would you scrap the plant at the end of year-2?

• A) Yes
• B) No
• C) Don't know
• D) Need more information

Comprehend the ideal length for business writing paragraphs to maintain reader engagement.

Understand the importance of having support sentences that align with the topic sentence in a paragraph.

Recognize the use of passive and active voice in sentence construction and its impact on clarity and engagement.

Apply principles of organization in writing persuasive and bad-news messages.

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Definitions:

Uncut Forest

An area of forest that has not been subjected to logging, retaining its natural characteristics and biodiversity.

Regenerated Forest

Forests that have re-grown after a major disturbance, such as logging, fires, or clear-cutting, often with the intervention of human or natural processes.

Wilderness

A natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity, offering critical habitat for wildlife and opportunities for human recreation.

Clear-cutting Methods

Forestry practices involving the complete removal of all trees from a particular area, often used for timber extraction.