Problem B Deere & Company manufactures,
distributes, and finances a full range of agricultural equipment; a
broad range of industrial equipment for construction, forestry, and
public works; and a variety of lawn and grounds care equipment. The
company also provides credit, health care, and insurance products
for businesses and the general public. Consider the following
information from the Deere & Company Annual Report:
(in millions)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Sales
$12,791
$13,822
$11,751
$13,137
Cost of...