Synergies Can Come from All of the Following Except ________

question 114

Multiple Choice

Synergies can come from all of the following except ________.

• A) varied business missions
• B) shared tangible resources
• C) vertical integration
• D) pooled negotiating power

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Definitions:

Book Value

For a company, the value of equity, equal to total assets minus total liabilities. Book value can be stated in total or per share. For an asset, book value is the net of original cost minus accumulated depreciation, and is generally referred to as net book value.

Original Cost

The initial monetary value of an asset or investment at the time of its acquisition.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the next dollar of income will be taxed. Generally the taxpayer’s bracket rate.

Depreciation

The reduction in value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.