David’s company has production plants set up in almost 20 countries. However, his company is experiencing low demand and its total exports are decreasing. Moreover, due to strong competition, David’s company has resorted to intensive marketing strategies. This focus has led to an increase in marketing costs. In which phase of the product cycle is David’s company? A.
introduction
B.
decline
C.
maturity
D.
growth

Xinhong company is considering replacing one of its manufacturing machines. the machine has a book value of $39,000 and a remaining useful life of 5 years, at which time its salvage value will be zero. it has a current market value of $49,000. variable manufacturing costs are $33,300 per year for this machine. information on two alternative replacement machines follows. alternative a alternative b cost $ 115,000 $ 117,000 variable manufacturing costs per year 22,900 10,100 1. calculate the total change in net income if alternative a and b is adopted. 2. should xinhong keep or replace its manufacturing machine