Mankus inc. is considering using stocks of an old raw material in a special project. the special project would require all 120 kilograms of the raw material that are in stock and that originally cost the company $816 in total. if the company were to buy new supplies of this raw material on the open market, it would cost $7.25 per kilogram. however, the company has no other use for this raw material and would sell it at the discounted price of $6.75 per kilogram if it were not used in the special project. the sale of the raw material would involve delivery to the purchaser at a total cost of $50 for all 120 kilograms. what is the relevant cost of the 120 kilograms of the raw material when deciding whether to proceed with the special project? multiple choice $810 $870 $760 $816

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.