The accounting rate of return is calculated by dividing the average annual operating income by the average amount invested

At October 1, Arcade Fire Enterprises reported stockholders' equity of $35,000. During October, common stock of $2,000 was issued and the company earned net income of $7,000. If stockholders' equity at October 31 totals $40,000, what amount of dividends were paid during the month?

A. $0 B. $2,000 C. $4,000 D. $5,000

Products falling under one category of the BCG matrix are most likely to be eliminated. Identify this category

A) cash cows B) dogs C) stars D) problem children