A Nursery Sells Mulch by the Truckload

question 36

Multiple Choice

A nursery sells mulch by the truckload. Bark mulch sells for $b per load and pine straw sells for $p per load. The nursery's average weekly profit form the sale of these two types of mulch can be modeled by the equation dollars. To the nearest dollar, what is the maximum weekly profit from the sales of these two types of mulch?

• A) $2,635
• B) $3,559
• C) $1,734
• D) $6,372
• E) $10,524

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its shares outstanding, indicating how much money each share of stock earns.

Merger

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity, typically to achieve synergistic benefits, expand market reach, or gain efficiencies.

Purchase Accounting Method

An accounting method used in mergers and acquisitions to consolidate the financial statements of both companies, where the purchaser's statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of the acquired company at their fair market values.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for more than the fair market value of its assets.