BPM Corp Is a Manufacturer of Radar Systems for Regional-Sized Jet

question 66

Multiple Choice

BPM Corp. is a manufacturer of radar systems for regional-sized jet aircraft. The company has announced plans to enter into a joint venture with J3 Composites, a producer of advanced composite materials. The announced venture will produce a new, combined product consisting of the radar unit and protective composite cover. Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of this announcement?

• A) BPM will own more than 50 percent of the venture and a new company will be formed.
• B) J3 will own more than 50 percent of the venture and a new company will be formed.
• C) BPM and J3 will both own 50 percent of the venture and a new company will be formed.
• D) BPM and J3 will both own 50 percent of the venture but no new company will be formed.

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Definitions:

Least-Cost Combination

A production point where the mix of inputs results in the lowest possible cost for a given output level.

Input Prices

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User Cost

The cost of using a resource, which includes the opportunity cost of not keeping the asset intact or not using it for an alternative purpose.

Rental Rate

Cost per year of renting one unit of capital.