If the marginal cost curve is U-shaped:

A. there are no productivity gains from specialization, only diminishing marginal product.

B. average fixed costs are continually decreasing.

C. there are productivity gains from specialization before diminishing marginal product sets in.

D. the average total cost curve is continually upward-sloping.

E. the average variable cost curve is a straight line.

James has set the goal of achieving all "a"s during this year of school.which term best describes this goal

Which of the following statements concerning an organization's strategy is true? a. cost accountants formulate strategy in an organization since they have more inputs about costs. b. businesses usually follow one of two broad strategies: offering a quality product at a high price, or offering a unique product or service priced lower than the competition. c. a good strategy will always overcome poor implementation. d. strategy specifies how an organization matches its own capabilities with the opportunities in the marketplace to accomplish its objectives.

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues an $7,500,000, 8%, five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $300,000 ($7,500,000 × 8% × ½), receiving cash of $7,740,000. journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. round to the nearest dollar. if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.