For a particular maximization problem, the payoff for the best decision alternative is $15.7 million while the payoff for one of the other alternatives is $12.9 million. The regret associated with the alternate decision would be

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

On january 1 of the current year, jimmy's sandwich company reported owner's capital totaling $128,000. during the current year, total revenues were $106,000 while total expenses were $95,500. also, during the current year jimmy withdrew $30,000 from the company. no other changes in equity occurred during the year. if, on december 31 of the current year, total assets are $206,000, the change in owner's capital during the year was:

Which of the following is the best example of substitution? a. movie producers begin making more comedies because they cost less to make than action films. b. people walk out before the end of a movie because the acting and the plot are terrible. c. people at the movie theater switch from popcorn to candy because popcorn has gotten too expensive. d. more people begin going to matinee movies instead of night movies to save money on the tickets.