Bedrock Company reported a December 31 ending inventory balance of $412,500. The following additional information is also available:
1. The ending inventory balance of $412,500 included $72,100 of consigned inventory for which Bedrock was the consignor.
2. The ending inventory balance of $412,500 included $22,200 of office supplies that were stored in the warehouse and were to be used by the company's supervisors and managers during the coming year.
Based on this information, the correct balance for ending inventory on December 31 is .

When cell phones were first entering the market, they were relatively large and reception was undependable. all cell phones were essentially the same. but as the technology developed, many competitors entered, introducing features unique to their phones. today, cell phones are only a small fraction of the size and weight of their predecessors. consumers can buy cell phones with color screens, cameras, internet access, daily planners, or voice activation (and any combination of these features). the history of the cell phone demonstrates what marketing trend?