Chapter 1.2, Problem 4CC

Will Walmart’s profit margin decrease in the next three years?

The returns of Company A for the last four years are Year 1=25, Year 2=29, Year 3=15, Year 4=(-8). The returns of Company B for the last four years are Year 1= (-5), Year 2=14, Year 3=18, Year 4=22. The average return of Company A and Company B are Select one: O a. Company A= 13.45; Company B = 12 O b. Company A= 13.25; Company B = 10.25 O c. Company A= 11.50; Company B = 14.25 d. None of the options O e. Company A= 15.25; Company B = 12.25

An organization's objective is to increase its production by 20 percent next year. How do you consider the Accounting Department of the company? Line or staff? Justify your answer.