During 2020, Larue Co., a manufacturer of chocolate candies, contracted to purchase 250,000 pounds of cocoa beans at $4.00 per pound, delivery to be made in the spring of 2021. Because a record harvest is predicted for 2021, the price per pound for cocoa beans had fallen to $3.30 by December 31, 2020. Of the following journal entries, the one which would properly reflect in 2020 the effect of the commitment of Larue Co. to purchase the 250,000 pounds of cocoa is

The market for corn in country a is highly competitive. at the current market price of $5/bushel there is a shortage of 100,000 bushels of corn in this country. media reports claim that the price of corn will rise drastically in the near future. according to these reports, the neighboring country b had witnessed a similar situation recently. at the same price, the shortage in country b was also 100,000 bushels and eventually the equilibrium price in b went up to $10/bushel. both countries are known to have equal number of corn producers and the market supply of corn is identical at all prices. this, combined with the fact that consumers in the two countries also have similar tastes and preferences, led the media to conclude that the price of corn in country a would soon be as high as $10/bushel. the new equilibrium price turns out to be below $10/bushel, what inferences can be drawn?

Suppose jamal purchases a pair of running shoes online for $60. if his state has a sales tax on clothing of 6 percent, how much is he required to pay in state sales tax?

Select the correct answer. which is a benefit of planning for your future career? a.being less prepared after high school. b.having higher tuition in college. c.earning college credits in high school. d.ruining your chances of having a successful career.