A New Company Named Far Reach Inc

question 18

Multiple Choice

A new company named Far Reach Inc. entered the radio retail business, which is a fairly consolidated industry. In response, two large incumbent radio retailers, Smooth Waves and Clear Signal, lowered the price of their radios. Also, they spent more money to improve their radios and on additional marketing. By doing this, Smooth Waves and Clear Signal

• A) decreased industry exit barriers.
• B) increased industry exit barriers.
• C) decreased industry profit potential.
• D) increased industry profit potential.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements to adjust net income for non-cash transactions, depreciation, and changes in working capital.

Depreciation Expense

The portion of an asset's initial cost allocated over a specific period as an expense, reflecting its usage and deterioration.

Operating Activities

Activities that relate directly to the business's primary operations, like selling products or services, as opposed to investment or financing activities.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its clients or customers for products or services sold on credit.