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Manush is a recent graduate from a prestigious university in California who is looking for a job opportunity as a real estate agent.  While he already has samples provided by his friends, he still feels something lacking in his resume.  Specifically, the he believes that his professional objective statement lacks focus and clarity. 

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In revising his resume, iwritegigs highlighted his soft skills such as his communication skills, ability to negotiate, patience and tactfulness.  In the professional experience part, our team added some skills that are aligned with the position he is applying for.

When he was chosen for the real estate agent position, he sent us this thank you note:

“Kudos to the team for a job well done.  I am sincerely appreciative of the time and effort you gave on my resume.  You did not only help me land the job I had always been dreaming of but you also made me realize how important adding those specific keywords to my resume!  Cheers!

Manush’s story shows the importance of using powerful keywords to his resume in landing the job he wanted.

The Tolar Corporation has 500 obsolete desk calculators that are carried in inventory at a total cost of $720,000. If these calculators are upgraded at a total cost of $120,000, they can be sold for a total of $180,000. As an alternative, the calculators can be sold in their present condition for $50,000. Assume that Tolar decides to upgrade the calculators. At what selling price per unit would the company be as well off as if it just sold the calculators in their present condition?

Question
The Tolar Corporation has 500 obsolete desk calculators that are carried in inventory at a total cost of $720,000. If these calculators are upgraded at a total cost of $120,000, they can be sold for a total of $180,000. As an alternative, the calculators can be sold in their present condition for $50,000.

Assume that Tolar decides to upgrade the calculators. At what selling price per unit would the company be as well off as if it just sold the calculators in their present condition?

A  $250 per calculator
B  $120 per calculator
C  $770 per calculator
D  $340 per calculator
This question is taken from Accounting 102 – Managerial Accounting » Fall 2022 » CH 11 Quiz

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