When Uncle Sam died in 2019, he left his estate to his ungrateful cousin, Brian. Sam’s cost basis in his property was $1.5 million, but, due to turbulent political and economic times, it was only worth $0.5 million at his death. Sam had reinvested approximately $250,000 of dividends during his holding period, and his estate paid $500,000 in transfer taxes at his death. What is Brian’s basis in the property?

Spartan credit bank is offering 7.5 percent compounded daily on its savings accounts. you deposit $5,900 today. a. how much will you have in the account in 4 years? (use 365 days a year. do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) b. how much will you have in the account in 12 years? (use 365 days a year. do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) c. how much will you have in the account in 19 years?

Happy foods and general grains both produce similar puffed rice breakfast cereals. for both companies, thecost of producing a box of cereal is 45 cents, and it is not possible for either company to lower their productioncosts any further. how can one company achieve a competitive advantage over the other?

Which of the following distribution systems offers speed and reliability when emergency supplies are needed overseas? a. railroadsb. airfreightc. truckingd. pipelinese. waterways