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Hi!
I think you've got the correct answer right there! (A conspicious writing).
Because of the law of supply and demand. If the economy needs more things to be produced and you can't produce them, then that's bad for the economy, and if you're producing way more than what can be sold then that's bad for the economy too. Being efficient is great for the economy and the GDP.
Answer:
March 1, purchased securities from Benton Corporation:
Dr Investment in securities 500,000
Cr Cash 500,000
May 1, sold half of securities plus accrued interest:
Dr Cash 248,550
Dr Loss on investment in securities 5,000
Dr Brokerage fees 200
Cr Investment in securities 250,000
Cr Interest revenue 3,750
Securities were sold at 98 or $250,000 x 98% = $245,000, which means that the company lost $5,000 with that investment.
Answer:
December 31
Dr Pension expense $182,100
Cr Unfunded pension Liabiltiy $182,100
January 15
Dr Unfunded pension Liabiltiy $182,100
Cr Cash $182,100
Explanation:
Preparation of the entry to record the accrued pension liability payment to the funding agent on January 15
December 31
Dr Pension expense $182,100
Cr Unfunded pension Liabiltiy $182,100
(Being to record quarterly pension Liabiltiy)
January 15
Dr Unfunded pension Liabiltiy $182,100
Cr Cash $182,100
( Being to record the accrued pension liability payment to the funding agent)
