Hanover Tires Is Being Acquired by Better Tires for $89,000

question 79

Multiple Choice

Hanover Tires is being acquired by Better Tires for $89,000 worth of Better Tires stock.Hanover Tires has 2,500 shares of stock outstanding at a price of $36 a share.Better Tires has 6,000 shares outstanding with a market value of $23 a share.The incremental value of the acquisition is $4,200.How many new shares of stock will be issued to complete this acquisition?

• A)2,472 shares
• B)3,016 shares
• C)3,133 shares
• D)3,870 shares
• E)3,987 shares

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Definitions:

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Substantial Impairment

A significant reduction or weakening in strength, value, or quality of an asset or entity's ability to perform its intended function.

Nonconforming

Refers to goods that fail to meet the specifications or requirements set forth in a contract.

Perfect Tender Rule

A legal principle requiring sellers to deliver goods to buyers exactly as specified in their contract, with no deviations.