The Railroads in the 1870s Managed Their Image by Doing

question 26

Multiple Choice

The railroads in the 1870s managed their image by doing which of the following?

• A)dealing with the press openly and honestly
• B)bribing reporters and editors with cash and travel
• C)bringing in large numbers of PR professionals
• D)bringing in public speakers

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Definitions:

Average Cost

A method for inventory valuation that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all items purchased.

Retail Inventory Method

An accounting process used by retailers to estimate inventory value by converting the retail value of inventory to a cost basis, based on the relationship between cost and retail price.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

Gross Profit Method

A method of estimating the amount of ending inventory by applying the gross profit percentage to sales.