Which Item Below Is Not a Competitive Advantage

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which item below is not a competitive advantage?

• A) using a new patented manufacturing process that reduces manufacturing costs by 25%
• B) offering free samples during a two week promotion
• C) consistently providing better customer service than the competition
• D) reducing operating costs by 7%

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been allocated as depreciation expense over its useful life.

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business, typically including items like machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would sell in an open and competitive market where the buyer and seller each have reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.

Estimated Useful Life

Estimated useful life is the period over which an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose, used to calculate depreciation.