How much did Microsoft write-down on the Nokia purchase in 2015?
US$5.8 billion
US$6.8 billion
US$7.8 billion
US$8.8 billion
Answer
In 2015, Microsoft took a US$7.8 billion write-down on the Nokia purchase, and announced layoffs of 7,800 employees, primarily within Microsoft's phone business.
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