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biology

You are  given  a mixed culture of 3 bacteria – Methicillin – resistant  Staphylococcus  aureus (MRSA) ,  Escherichia coli  and  Enterobacter aerogenes . Assume that  Escherichia coli can  ferment glucose,  maltose,  sucrose and lactose and also produce  carbon dioxide gas on fermenting these. Assume that  Enterobacter aerogenes can  ferment only sucrose and ca nnot ferment […]

Multiple choice

1.  Compliance based ethics codes typically:  A. rely on laws and regulations outside the firm for guidance. B. have a strong affinity for shared accountability among employees. C. promote a “do-it-right” climate. D. enable responsible employee conduct. Compliance-based ethics codes prevent unlawful behavior by increasing control and by penalizing wrongdoers.   2.  What is the […]

Multiple choice

1.  Assume the same facts as in the previous question (again, ignore any deduction that may relate to self-employment taxes).  Brian’s Taxable Income for 2012 is: 1.$76,000 2.$70,000 3.$64,000 4.$48,200   2.  Descartes and John are married taxpayers who file a joint return.  In 2009, they had AGI of $600,000 and their preliminary itemized deductions […]

week 7 response

Responses: Click Reply when in a post to nest your responses under that main post.  Your post must be highly organized, thorough and accurate. Advance the discussion or extend discussions already taking place. Responses must add new information not previously discussed. Pose new possibilities or opinions not previously voiced. Consider new factual information tied with critical thinking. Interesting and […]

Multiple choice

1.Donna owns a two-family home. She rents out the first floor and resides on the second floor. The following expenses attributable to the total building were incurred by Donna for the year ended December 31, 2011: Realty taxes $1,800  Mortgage interest 1,200  Utilities for downstairs 1,000  Repairs 300  Painting 400  In addition, the depreciation attributable […]

Multiple choice

1. Which of the following states one of Williston’s Rules regarding the parol evidence rule? Based upon the Nanakuli Paving and Rock Co. v. Shell Oil Co. case, which of the following statements is true? A The court limited the interpretation of the contract terms to the “four corners” of the written agreement. B The […]

Multiple choice

1. Which of the following statements is true regarding questions of admissibility of parol evidence? A These are always questions of fact for the trier of fact to determine. B The meaning of language is generally considered a question of fact, but the interpretation of a writing is generally treated as a question of law […]

250 words DQ

 Judgment To prepare for this discussion, please read Chapter 5 of your textbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Feenstra, 2013).  In addition, read Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Tversky and Kahneman, 1974).  Finally, review Instructor Guidance and Announcements.  In this discussion, you will […]

Multiple choice

1. A duration driver is : a. A simple count of the number of times an activity occurs. b. An activity measures that is used for the life of an activity- based costing system. c. An activity measures that is used for the life of company. d. A measures of the amount of time required […]

Due Oct. 11th by noon

   RESPOND TO THE BELOW (minimum 100 WORDS) –  Use this reference also: Appelrouth, S., & Edles, L. D. (2010). Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era: Text and Readings (2 ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications. in response to the below do at least ONE of these:  offering advice or strategy; posing a question and […]