Coakley Beet Processors, Inc., processes sugar beets in batches. A batch of sugar beets costs $43 to buy from farmers and $17 to crush in the company's plant. Two intermediate products, beet fiber and beet juice, emerge from the crushing process. The beet fiber can be sold as is for $19 or processed further for $11 to make the end product industrial fiber that is sold for $31. The beet juice can be sold as is for $39 or processed further for $41 to make the end product refined sugar that is sold for $77. How much profit (loss) does the company make by processing the intermediate product beet juice into refined sugar rather than selling it as is?

What is the most important factor that affects the value of a company? a) cash flow b) earnings c) supply and demand d) number of employees

Long-distance providers are becoming increasingly concerned about certain activities within their industry. various companies come together voluntarily to implement new standards of social responsibility that members must abide by. what seems to be the primary motivation in this case for an increased interest in social responsibility? - because corporations are creations of society, they are responsible for giving back to the communities in which they operate.- these companies have realized it is in their best interest to increase their social responsibility before they are once again subject to stricter regulations.- these companies are using social responsibility as a means to increase their profitability, both short term and long term.- long-distance providers have started taking pride in their industry and its record for social responsibility.- they feel a responsibility to their stockholders, employees, the government, investors, and society as a whole.

Which of the following actions is most likely to result in a decrease in the money supply? a. the discount rate on overnight loans is lowered. b. the government sells a new batch of treasury bonds. c. the federal reserve bank buys treasury bonds. d. the required reserve ratio for banks is decreased. 2b2t