Martha is walking from her office building to her car in a torrential downpour with an umbrella manufactured by Umbrellas USA, Inc. She is struck by lightning and files suit, claiming the manufacturer failed to include a warning. A court would likely find that:
a. there is no duty to warn about risks that are obvious or commonly known, such as the risk of lightning occurring during a rainstorm.
b. the plaintiff was partially at fault under the doctrine of comparative negligence.
c. the seller should have provided a warning because of the foreseeable misuse of an umbrella in a rainstorm with lightning.
d. the umbrella should have included a warning label against using an umbrella in a lightning storm.

Which of the following statements is true about financial planning

Depreciation on the company's equipment for 2017 is computed to be $18,000.the prepaid insurance account had a $6,000 debit balance at december 31, 2017, before adjusting for the costs of any expired coverage. an analysis of the company's insurance policies showed that $1,100 of unexpired insurance coverage remains.the office supplies account had a $700 debit balance on december 31, 2016; and $3,480 of office supplies were purchased during the year. the december 31, 2017, physical count showed $300 of supplies available.two-thirds of the work related to $15,000 of cash received in advance was performed this period.the prepaid insurance account had a $6,800 debit balance at december 31, 2017, before adjusting for the costs of any expired coverage. an analysis of insurance policies showed that $5,800 of coverage had expired.wage expenses of $3,200 have been incurred but are not paid as of december 31, 2017.

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?