Marston Manufacturing Company pays an annual dividend rate of 10.00% on its preferred stock that currently returns 13.40% and has a par value of $100.00 per share. What is the value of Marston's preferred stock? a. $100.00 per share b. $89.56 per share c. $74.63 per share d. $111.94 per share

What does the consumer price index measure? a. the change in prices of all goods and services over time b. the change in prices of specific goods and services over time c. the change in prices of final goods and services over time

On january 1, 2018, jay company acquired all the outstanding ownership shares of zee company. in assessing zee's acquisition-date fair values, jay concluded that the carrying value of zee's long-term debt (8-year remaining life) was less than its fair value by $21,600. at december 31, 2018, zee company's accounts show interest expense of $14,440 and long-term debt of $380,000. what amounts of interest expense and long-term debt should appear on the december 31, 2018, consolidated financial statements of jay and its subsidiary zee? long-term debt $401,600 $398,900 $401,600 $398,900 interest expense $17,140 $17,140 $11,740 $11,740 a. b. c. d.

Which critical success factor improves with reduced cycle time, better quality standards, and improved efficiency when an is is implemented?