At the End of 2014, Diatomic Company Implemented a New

question 74

Multiple Choice

At the end of 2014, Diatomic Company implemented a new labor process and redesigned its product with the expectation that input usage efficiency would increase. Now, at the end of 2015, the president of the company wants an assessment of the changes on the company's productivity. The data needed for the assessment are as follows: How much profit was generated in 2014?

• A) $450,000
• B) $292,500
• C) $270,000
• D) $180,000

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Definitions:

Merchandise

Goods that are purchased, held, and then sold by a business with the intention of making a profit.

Significant Influence

A level of control over a business entity that is less than control but more than minor influence, often indicated by owning a substantial minority of voting shares.

Net Book Value

The value of an asset after accounting for depreciation or amortization, representing its estimated current value.

Equity Income

Income derived from investments in stocks, often through dividends or profit from equity investments.