Technology, good or bad, has a major impact on the way we do things. Do some research and write a short essay to explain how technology influences the way we make decisions and do
business in the logistics and supply chain arena (150 words)​

Chance company had two operating divisions, one manufacturing farm equipment and the other office supplies. both divisions are considered separate components as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. the farm equipment component had been unprofitable, and on september 1, 2018, the company adopted a plan to sell the assets of the division. the actual sale was completed on december 15, 2018, at a price of $600,000. the book value of the division’s assets was $1,000,000, resulting in a before-tax loss of $400,000 on the sale. the division incurred a before-tax operating loss from operations of $130,000 from the beginning of the year through december 15. the income tax rate is 40%. chance’s after-tax income from its continuing operations is $350,000. required: prepare an income statement for 2018 beginning with income from continuing operations. include appropriate eps disclosures assuming that 100,000 shares of common stock were outstanding throughout the year. (amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign. round eps answers to 2 decimal places.)

Beachballs, inc., expects abnormally high earnings for the next three years due to the forecast of unusually hot summers. after the 3-year period, their growth will level off to its normal rate of 6%. dividends and earnings are expected to grow at 20% for years 1 and 2 and 15% in year 3. the last dividend paid was $1.00. if an investor requires a 10% return on beachballs, the price she is willing to pay for the stock is closest to:

With only a part-time job and the need for a professional wardrobe, rachel quickly maxed out her credit card the summer after graduation. with her first full-time paycheck in august, she vowed to pay $270 each month toward paying down her $8 comma 368 outstanding balance and not to use the card. the card has an annual interest rate of 18 percent. how long will it take rachel to pay for her wardrobe? should she shop for a new card? why or why not?