Marin Products produces three products — DBB-1, DBB-2, and DBB-3 from a joint process. Each product may be sold at the split-off

Answer:

Monopolistic competition.

Explanation:

This market structure known as monopolistic competition arises when multiple businesses provide similar products that cannot be seen as perfect substitutes for one another. In this setting, numerous sellers vie for a superior market position within a specific product or industry. This form of monopolistic competition features unrestricted entry for new firms, heightening the level of competition as companies strive for consumer preference.

Answer:

A. Nonprogrammed; reflective; programmed; reactive

Explanation:

Decisions that are programmed tend to happen more often and are executed swiftly, nearly automatically, without requiring extensive contemplation, thanks to what we refer to as the reactive system.

On the other hand, nonprogrammed decisions arise in unique or unfamiliar circumstances and necessitate more profound contemplation and comprehension of the matter at hand. These decisions are analyzed using the reflective system of the brain.

Thus, the accurate response is A. Nonprogrammed; reflective; programmed; reactive

Answer:

Dog

Explanation:

Dog products are categorized as those that currently possess a low market share along with minimal expected future growth. These products do not yield sufficient cash flow but require significant capital investments that could otherwise support cash cows or star products for better returns. Polaroid has seen a decline in its market share and is no longer in demand, indicating no predicted future growth. Thus, it is classified as a Dog product within the BCG Matrix.

Answer:

1. Create a statement for retained earnings.

Net income = $943,400

Retained earnings as of May 31, 2018 = $3,792,500

2. Construct a balance sheet, assuming a current portion of the note payable is $50,000.

Total Net Assets = Stockholder’s equity = $4,292,500

Explanation:

1. Create a statement for retained earnings.

The first step is preparing the income statement to find the net income as shown below:

Clairemont Co.

Income Statement

for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018

Details                                                         $            

Sales                                                   11,343,000

Cost of goods sold                           (7,850,000)

Gross Income                                      3,493,000

Selling and Distribution expenses:

Sales salaries expense                        (916,000)

Advertising expense                           (550,000)

Depreciation expense - Store equipment        (140,000)

Miscellaneous selling expense            (38,000)

Administrative expenses:

Office salaries expense                     (650,000)

Rent expense                                        (94,000)

Insurance expense                               (48,000)

Depreciation expense - Office equipment   (50,000)

Office supplies expense                       (28,100)

Miscellaneous administrative expense         (14,500)  

Operating income                                964,400

Interest expense                                   (21,000)

Net income                                          943,400

Clairemont Co.

Retained Earnings Statement

for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018

Details                                                             $            

Retained earnings at June 1, 2017         2,949,100

Net income for the year                            943,400

Dividends                                                  (100,000)

Retained earnings at May 31, 2018       3,792,500  

2. Construct a balance sheet, assuming a current portion of the note payable is $50,000.

Clairemont Co.

Balance sheet

for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018

Details                                                     $                         $      

Fixed Assets

Office equipment                             830,000

Accumulated depreciation - office equip   (550,000)            280,000      

Store equipment                            3,600,000

Accumulated depreciation - store equip    (1,820,000)         1,780,000

Net Fixed Assets                                                        2,060,000

Current Assets

Cash                                                    240,000

Accounts receivable                          966,000

Inventory                                           1,690,000

Estimated returns inventory                 22,500

Office supplies                                       13,500

Prepaid insurance                                   8,000  

Total current assets                         2,940,000

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable                               (326,000)

Customer refunds payable                   (40,000)

Salaries payable                                     (41,500)

Note payable                                         (50,000)

Working Capital                                                               2,482,500

Long-term Liability

Note payable (300,000 - 50,000)                                 (250,000)

Net Total Assets                                                            4,292,500

Financed by:

Common stock                                                                 500,000

Retained earnings at May 31, 2018                                 3,792,500  

Stockholder’s Equity                                                     4,292,500

Note:

Since both the Total Net Assets and Stockholder’s equity are equal at $4,292,500, this indicates the financial statement is correctly prepared as both values are meant to coincide.