Answer:
Breakeven analysis.
Explanation:
Breakeven analysis is the method used to determine the number of units a firm must sell at a specific price to cover all costs. It is a concept that allow business owners or financial experts to determine and know what they need to sell either on a monthly or annual (yearly) basis, in order to be able to cover the costs of doing the business.
Basically, it helps us to determine the amount of revenue required for the smooth operation of a business, amount of money needed to cover both fixed and variable costs. Using the breakeven analysis, production costs can be categorized as;
1. Variable costs: these are costs that usually change with respect to changes in the level of production or output. Examples are direct labor, maintenance of equipment or machines, raw materials costs etc.
2. Fixed costs: these are the costs which are not directly related to the level of production or not affected by the quantity of output in an organization. Examples are rent, depreciation, administrative cost, research and development costs, marketing costs etc.
Club Med Inc. talks to its present and potential customers to assess their needs for its products. Then it develops products to satisfy those needs. The firm is thus applying the ____ concept.
Answer:
marketing concept.
Explanation:
The above is marketing concept because it involves all actions taken to draw the attention of people towards the product offered by a business. The product so offered can be a physical good such as sale of home appliances or services to be rendered. Example of marketing concept are advertising a product either in the television or radio or on bill boards.
Marketing concept makes use of data to concentrate on the desires of consumers by developing products that would suit those need and also accomplish the organization goals of satisfying their customers needs.
According to the Keynesian transmission mechanism, an increase in the money supply causes a(n) __________ in the interest rate and a(n) __________ in investment, which in turn causes a(n) __________ in total expenditures and aggregate demand.
Answer: lower; rise; raises.
Explanation:
According to the Keynesian transmission mechanism, when there is an increase in money supply which is an expansionary policy, this will result into a reduction in the interest rate.
Since the interest rate has been reduced, this will lead to an increase the in investment as investors will be willing to borrow loan for investment opportunities and this will also lead to a rise in the total demand and expenditure.
Job 910 was recently completed. The following data have been recorded on its job cost sheet: Direct materials $ 2,429 Direct labor-hours 74 labor-hours Direct labor wage rate $ 17 per labor-hour Machine-hours 135 machine-hours The Corporation applies manufacturing overhead on the basis of machine-hours. The predetermined overhead rate is $18 per machine-hour. The total cost that would be recorded on the job cost sheet for Job 910 would be:
Answer:
Total Job Cost is $6,117
Explanation:
The total cost of the Job 910 is as under:
Direct Material Cost $2,429
Direct Labor Cost (74 Labor Hrs * $17 per Labor Hour) $1,258
Applied overhead (135 Machine Hrs * $18 per Machine Hr) $2,430
Total Job Cost $6,117
Free Spirit’s marketing and sales director doesn’t think that the firm’s market is big enough for the firm to break even. In fact, she believes that the firm will be able to sell only about 200,000 units. However, she also thinks that the demand for Free Spirit’s product is relatively inelastic (so the firm can increase the sales price without significantly decreasing the volume of product sold). Assuming that the firm can sell 200,000 units, what price must it set to break even? $67.69 per unit $85.50 per unit $78.38 per unit $71.25 per unit
Answer:
$60.75
Explanation:
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Free Spirit Industries Inc. is considering a project that will have fixed costs of $10,000,000. The product will be sold for $41.50 per unit, and will incur a variable cost of $10.75 per unit. p na r so Free Spirit's marketing and sales director doesn't think that the firm's market is big enough for the firm to break even. In fact, she believes that the firm will be able to sell only about 200,000 units. However, she also thinks that the demand for Free Spirit's product is relatively inelastic (so the firm can increase the sales price without significantly decreasing the volume of product sold). Assuming that the firm can sell 200,000 units, what price must it set to break even? O $57.71 per unit O $72.90 per unit O $60.75 per unit O $66.83 per unit
Breakeven price = (fixed cost / quantity sold) + variable price per unit
($10,000,000 / 200,000) + $10.75 = $60.75
Horizon Financial Inc. was organized on February 28. Projected selling and administrative expenses for each of the first three months of operations are as follows: March $173,900 April 163,500 May 148,800 Depreciation, insurance, and property taxes represent $37,000 of the estimated monthly expenses. The annual insurance premium was paid on February 28, and property taxes for the year will be paid in June. 70% of the remainder of the expenses are expected to be paid in the month in which they are incurred, with the balance to be paid in the following month. Required:Prepare a schedule of cash payments for selling and administrative expenses for March, April, and May. Horizon Financial Inc.
Answer:
Total Cash Payments are as follows:
For March = $95,830
For April = $129,620
For May = $116,210
Explanation:
Note: See the attached Excel file for the schedule of cash payments
The expenses paid in each month can be calculated as follows:
a. March Expenses
Paid in March = (Total projected selling and administrative expenses for March - Depreciation, insurance, and property taxes for March) * Percentage of reminder paid = ($173,900 - $37,000) * 70% = $95,830
Paid in April = (Total projected selling and administrative expenses for March - Depreciation, insurance, and property taxes for March) * Percentage of balance paid = ($173,900 - $37,000) * (100% - 70%) = $41,070
b. April Expenses
Paid in April = (Total projected selling and administrative expenses for April - Depreciation, insurance, and property taxes for April) * Percentage of reminder paid = ($163,500 - $37,000) * 70% = $88,550
Paid in May = (Total projected selling and administrative expenses for April - Depreciation, insurance, and property taxes for April) * Percentage of balance paid = ($173,900 - $37,000) * (100% - 70%) = $37,950
c. May Expenses
Paid in May = (Total projected selling and administrative expenses for May - Depreciation, insurance, and property taxes for May) * Percentage of reminder paid = ($148,800 - $37,000) * 70% = $78,260
Determine how many of each plant stand Bobby needs to sell to breakeven. Begin by computing the weighted-average contribution margin per unit. First identify the formula labels, then complete the calculations step by step.
Answer:
For twig stands= 24 units.
For oak stand = 6 units.
Explanation:
From the question above we are given that the Sale price for Twig and Oak plant stand are 15.00 and 42.00. We are also given that the Variable cost for Twig and Oak plant stand are 2.00 and 19.00 per unit. Thus, the value for the Contribution Margin per unit can be calculated by just subtracting Variable cost for Twig and Oak plant stand from Sale price for Twig and Oak plant stand, that is;
Contribution Margin per unit = (Sale price for Twig and Oak plant) - (Variable cost for Twig and Oak plant stand).
Contribution Margin per unit for Twig = 15.00 - 2.00 = 13.00 and the Contribution Margin per unit for oak = 42.00 - 19.00 = 23.00.
From the question, we are given that the Sales mix in units is 4(twig) and 1(oak) = 4 + 1 = 5.
Thus, the contribution margin for twig = sales mix for twig × Contribution Margin per unit for Twig = 4 × 13 = 52.
Also, the contribution margin for oak = sales mix for oak × Contribution Margin per unit for oak = 1 × 23 = 23.
Total = 52 + 23 = 75.
Hence, the Weighted Average Contribution per unit = 75 / 5 = 15.
Total Break even Sales = 450/15 = 30 units.
Thus, for twig stand; 30 × 4/5 = 24 units.
For oak = 30 × 1/5 = 6 units.
Rapier Woodworking Corporation produces fine cabinets. The company uses a job-order costing system in which its predetermined overhead rate is based on capacity. The capacity of the factory is determined by the capacity of its constraint, which is an automated jointer. Additional information is provided below for the most recent month: Estimates at the beginning of the month: Estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead $ 3,819 Capacity of the jointer 190 hours Actual results: Actual total fixed manufacturing overhead $ 3,819 Actual hours of jointer use 160 hours The predetermined overhead rate based on hours at capacity is closest to:
Answer:
The predetermined overhead rate based on hours at capacity is closest to: $20.10 per hour.
Explanation:
Predetermined Rate = Budgeted Fixed Overheads / Budgeted Activity
= $ 3,819 / 190 hours
= $20.10 per hour
A company has the following transactions during the year related to stockholders’ equity.
February 1 Issues 5,000 shares of no-par common stock for $15 per share.
May 15 Issues 500 shares of $10 par value, 7.5% preferred stock for $12 per share.
October 1 Declares a cash dividend of $0.75 per share to all stockholders of record (both common and preferred) on October 15.
October 15 Date of record.
October 31 Pays the cash dividend declared on October 1.
Required:
Record each of these transactions.( omit account numbers and descriptions)
Date Discription Debit Credit
Answer:
Journal entries are given below
Explanation:
February 1
(Issues 5,000 shares of no-par common stock for $15 per share)
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash(5000 x $15) $75,000
Common stock $75,000
May 15
(Issues 500 shares of $10 par value, 7.5% preferred stock for $12 per share)
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash (500x$12) $6,000
Preferred stock (500x$10) $5,000
Additional paid in capital $1,000
October 1
Declares a cash dividend of $0.75 per share
DEBIT CREDIT
Retained Earnings (5500x$0.75) $4,125
Dividend Payable $4,125
October 15 Date of Record
No Entry Required
October 31 Pays the cash dividend
DEBIT CREDIT
Dividend Payable $4,125
Cash $4,125
Jason Mathews purchased 300 shares of the Hodge & Mattox Energy Fund. Each share cost $15.15. Fifteen months later, he decided to sell his shares when the share value reached $18.10. a. What is the amount of his total initial investment? b. What was the total amount Jason received when he sold his shares in the Hodge & Mattox fund? c. How much profit did he make on his investment?
Answer:
A.) $4,545 b) $5,430 c) $885
Explanation:
Given the following :
Number of shares purchased = 300
Cost per share = $15.15
Total initial investment :
Number of shares purchased * cost per share
300 * $15.15 = $4,545
B)
Total amount received when he sold his shares :
Amount at which shares was sold = $18.10 per share
Therefore,
Total amount received :
$18.10 * 300 = $5,430
C.)
Profit made on investment :
Amount received when shares was sold - total initial investment
$5,430 - $4,545
= $885
Q 9.26: Crawford Trucking plans to dispose of two trucks in 2018. They sell the first truck on January 2 and the second truck on July 9. If the end of their fiscal year is December 31, how will the calculation of book value differ for these two vehicles
Answer:
Crawford Trucking
Calculation of book value for disposal of two vehicles:
a) The Truck sold on January 2 would not have depreciation expenses computed for it. The book value on January 1 would be the same on January 2. It is not practical to compute depreciation expense for 1 day.
b) The Truck sold on July 9 would have depreciation computed for the year 2018 pro rated for six months. The book value would be less than the Truck sold on January 2.
Explanation:
Depreciation expense may be pro rated depending on the prevailing circumstances. This becomes necessary because the sold unit may not be fully utilized for the period under review. Under the matching principle of generally accepted accounting principles, it is imperative to match revenue to the period they were incurred.
Like a good economist, you calculated the opportunity cost of getting your college degree. Suppose that at your university, you will pay $10,000 each year for tuition, $2,500 each year for textbooks, and $12,000 per year for room and board. Before you left for college, your boss at your high-school job offered you a job paying $20,000 per year.
Assume that if you decided not to go to college, your parents would not let you live at home.
What is your opportunity cost for four years of college? $_______
Answer:
$130,000
Explanation:
Calculation for the opportunity cost for four years of college
The first step is to calculate for the cost of education per year
Using this formula
Cost of education per year =Tuition+Text book +Room and board
Let plug in the formula
Cost of education per year =$10,000+$2,500+$12,000
=$24,500
Second step is to calculate the return in a situation were we decided not to go to college
$20,000-$12,000=$8,000
The last step is to calculate for the opportunity cost for 4 years of college:
Using this formula
Opportunity cost =Cost of education per year+ Return * Numbers of year
Where,
Cost of education per year=$24,500
Return =$8,000
Numbers of years =4
Let plug in the Formula
Opportunity cost =($24,500+$8,000)*4
Opportunity cost =$32,500*4
Opportunity cost =$130,000
Therefore the opportunity cost for four years of college will be $130,000
Consider a risky portfolio. The end-of-year cash flow derived from the portfolio will be either $70,000 or $200,000 with equal probabilities of .5. The alternative risk-free investment in T-bills pays 6% per year. a. If you require a risk premium of 8%, how much will you be willing to pay for the portfolio?
Answer:
$118,421
Explanation:
first we must calculate the expected value of the risky portfolio = ($70,000 x 0.5) + ($200,000 x 0.5) = $135,000
since your risk premium is 8% and the risk free rate is 6%m then you should discount the expected value by 8% + 6% = 14% to determine its current market price
= $135,000 / (1 + 14%) = $118,421
Cash receipts journal-perpetual LO P1 Ali Co. uses a sales journal, a purchases journal, a cash receipts journal, a cash disbursements journal, and a general journal. The following transactions occur in the month of November.
Nov. 3 The company purchased $4,100 of merchandise on credit from Hart Co., terms n/20. 7 The company sold merchandise costing $1,082 on credit to J. Than for $1,189, subject to a $24 sales discount if paid by the end of the
month.
9 The company borrowed $3,125 cash by signing a note payable to the bank. 13 J. Ali, the owner, contributed $4,425 cash to the company.
18 The company sold merchandise costing $172 to B. Cox for $306 cash.
22 The company paid Hart Co. $4,100 cash for the merchandise purchased on November 3.
27 The company received $1,165 cash from J. Than in payment of the November 7 purchase.
30 The company paid salaries of $2,050 in cash.
Required:
Journalize the November transactions that should be recorded in the cash receipts journal assuming the perpetual inventory system is used.
Answer:
Analysis
Date Description Amount Account // Sales // Other
Receivables
9th Promissory Note 3,125 3,125
18th Cash Sale 306 306
27th J.Than Account 1,165 1,165
Subtotals 4,596 1,165 306 3,125
Explanation:
We are required to record inthe cash receipts journal therefore, only thus transactions which involve the receipts of cash will be jounralize.
We will record the amount to get the total
And then, break it into account receivables, sales and other concepts.
Decreasing the discount rate is Group of answer choices a contractionary policy because it reduces banks' profit margins by lowering the return on lending. g
Complete Question:
Decreasing the discount rate is:
Group of answer choices:
a) an expansionary policy stance because consumers and businesses can now borrow funds directly from the Fed at a lower cost, thereby encouraging private spending.
b) a contractionary policy stance because the cost of borrowing funds falls, thereby encouraging consumption
and investment spending.
c) a contractionary policy because it reduces banks' profit margins by lowering the return on lending.
d) an expansionary policy stance because it will be less costly for banks to borrow funds and this puts
downward pressure on interest rates in the economy.
Answer:
d) an expansionary policy stance because it will be less costly for banks to borrow funds and this puts
downward pressure on interest rates in the economy.
Explanation:
Decreasing the discount rate is an expansionary policy stance because it will be less costly for banks to borrow funds and this puts downward pressure on interest rates in the economy.
An expansionary monetary policy can be defined as a strategic policy or actions of Central Bank such as "The Fed" that expand or increases the money supply so as to stimulate the economy. The expansionary monetary policies could also be adopted to lower short-term interest rates. Consequently, the effect of the expansionary policy would be to shift the aggregate demand curve to the right, therefore causing economic growth within the country.
Additionally, the interest rate charged on money supply or currencies to banks by the central bank is known as the discount rate.
In conclusion, when banks are charged lowered discount rates, it will cost them less to borrow money from the central bank and as a result there would be an increase in money supply; thus, availing them the opportunity to give out more loans to their customers.
Consider four different stocks, all of which have a required return of 12 percent and a most recent dividend of $3.00 per share. Stocks W, X, and Y are expected to maintain constant growth rates in dividends for the foreseeable future of 10 percent, 0 percent, and –4 percent per year, respectively. Stock Z is a growth stock that will increase its dividend by 20 percent for the next two years and then maintain a constant 10 percent growth rate thereafter. What is the dividend yield and capital gains yield for each of these four stocks? (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required. A negative answer should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answers as a percent rounded to 1 decimal place, e.g., 32.1.)
Answer:
we must first determine the current price of the stocks:
W = $3.30 / (12% - 10%) = $165
X = $3 / 12% = $25
Y = $2.88 / (12% + 4%) = $18
Z = $3.60/1.12 + $4.32/1.12² + $237.60/1.12² (terminal value at year 2) = $3.21 + $3.44 + $189.41 = $196.06
current year's dividend yield:
W = $3 / $165 = 1.8%X = $3 / $25 = 12%Y = $3 / $18 = 16.7%Z = $3 / $196.06 = 1.5%now we must determine the price of the stocks in one year:
W = $3.63 / (12% - 10%) = $181.50
X = $3 / 12% = $25
Y = $2.7648 / (12% + 4%) = $17.28
Z = $4.32/1.12 + $237.60/1.12 = $3.86 + $212.14 = $216
capital gains yield:
W = ($181.50 - $165) / $165 = 10%X = ($25 - $25) / $25 = 0Y = ($17.28 - $18) / $18 = -4%Z = ($216 - $196.06) / $196.06 = 10.2%A company is evaluating a new 4-year project. The equipment necessary for the project will cost $3,250,000 and can be sold for $645,000 at the end of the project. The asset is in the 5-year MACRS class. The depreciation percentage each year is 20.00 percent, 32.00 percent, 19.20 percent, 11.52 percent, and 11.52 percent, respectively. The company's tax rate is 35 percent. What is the aftertax salvage value of the equipment
Answer: $615,810
Explanation:
The Book Value of the Asset at the end of 4 years will be;
= Cost of equipment - Accumulated Depreciation
= 3,250,000 - ( 3,250,000 * ( 20% + 32% + 19.20% + 11.52%))
= 3,250,000 - 2,688,400
= $561,600
The Equipment will be sold at $645,000 meaning a gain is made
= 645,000 - 561,600
= $83,400
Tax to be paid is;
= 83,400 * 0.35
= $29,190
After-tax salvage value of the equipment = Sales Price - Tax
= 645,000 - 29,190
= $615,810
A bakery famous for its cupcakes opens its doors at 9 a.m. and allows each customer to purchase up to 2 cupcakes until the day's supply of cupcakes runs out. Customers begin lining up around 8 a.m. each day and the cupcakes usually run out around 9:30, leaving dozens of unserved customers disappointed. Which of the following statements about this market are true? Select all that apply.
1) The cupcakes are being sold below their equilibrium price.
2) The bakery is maximizing its short-run producer surplus.
3) The customers who receive cupcakes are the customers with the highest willingness to pay for cupcakes.
4) The bakery is not using price as the only means of allocating cupcakes to its customers.
5) Consumer surplus is being maximized.
Answer:
1) The cupcakes are being sold below their equilibrium price
3) The customers who receive cupcakes are the customers with the highest willingness to pay for cupcakes.
4) The bakery is not using price as the only means of allocating cupcakes to its customers.
.Explanation:
at equilibrium price, quantity demanded equals quantity supplied and there would be no excess demand as in the case of the bakery.
The customers who receive cupcakes are the customers with the highest willingness to pay for cupcakes because these consumers are willing to lineup for these cupcakes.
the bakery also allocates the cupcakes by time. the cupcakes are usually only available within a specific time
Deferred expenses that benefit a relatively short period of time are listed on the balance sheet as current assets. a. True b. False
Answer:
True
Explanation:
The deferred expense is an expense that is not realized in the near future. In this the one account is debited the other account is credited. Like prepaid insurance account is debited and the cash is credited. Both the accounts are current assets
Therefore in the given case, the benefit that arises for a short period of time is listed on the current asset side of the balance sheet
Hence, the given statement is true
Which statement best reflects the Fed's approach to expansionary monetary policy before the mortgage debt crisis
Complete Question:
Which statement best reflects the Fed's approach to expansionary monetary policy before the mortgage debt crisis? Multiple Choice The Fed would announce a lower target for the federal funds rate, then increase the supply of reserves through a balanced combination of the monetary policy tools. The Fed would quietly begin using open-market operations to increase the supply of reserves, with secrecy critical to not alarming securities markets The Fed would announce a lower target for the federal funds rate, then rely primarily on open market operations to increase the supply of reserves The Fed would itself lower the federal funds rate and then use a varied combination of monetary policy tools to increase the supply of reserves
Answer:
The Fed would announce a lower target for the federal funds rate, then increase the supply of reserves through a balanced combination of the monetary policy tools.
Explanation:
The Federal Reserve achieves expansionary monetary policy by announcing lower targets for the federal funds rate, increasing the supply of reserves using a mix of monetary policy tools, including the discount rate, reserve requirements, open market operations, and interest on reserves The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which banks with excess reserves lend to other banks in need. By lowering this rate, many banks are encouraged to borrow. This monetary expansion increases the supply of money in the economy which leads to increased productivity, more employment, etc.
The inflation rate over the past year was 3.8 percent. If an investment had a real return of 6.9 percent, what was the nominal return on the investment?
Answer:
Nominal rate of return= 10.96%
Explanation:
Inflation is the increase in the price level.It erodes the value of money.rise in the price of money
Nominal interest is that quoted for investment or loan transactions. It has not been been adjusted for inflation.
Real interest rate is the amount of interest in terms of the the quantity of good and services that can be purchased. It is the nominal interest rate adjusted for inflation.
The relationship between inflation, real interest and nominal interest rate is given using the Fishers Effect;
N = ( (1+R) × (1+F)) - 1
N- nominal rate, R-real rate, F- inflation
Nominal rate of return =(1.038)× (1.069) - 1 = 0.109622
Nominal rate of return = 0.109622 × 100 = 10.96%
Nominal rate of return= 10.96%
The United Auto Workers went on strike support the employees of the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and USA Today. This is an example of a(n) ________ strike.
a. unfair labor practice
b. wildcat
c. sympathy
d. yellow dog
e. economic
Answer:
Sympathy
Explanation:
A sympathy strike is one in which a group of workers go on strike in support of another group that has a dispute.
This can occur even when the group going on sympathy strike do not have a dispute to settle with their employer.
Sympathy strike is not viewed as a violation of no strike clause in an employee's contract.
In the given scenario United Auto Workers went on strike support the employees of the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and USA Today.
a. If the market price is $56.00 per bushel of wheat, and Ali chooses to produce wheat, how much will he produce per month to maximize his profits in the short run
Answer:
2000 Bushels of wheat per month
Explanation:
Profit is maximized where Marginal cost equals Marginal Revenue. The revenue is maximized where 2000 bushels are sold for the price of $56 per bushel. The marginal revenue at this point equals the marginal cost. Ali will maximize his profits in the short run based on the marginal revenue and marginal cost equilibrium.
Galaxy Corp. is considering opening a new division to make iToys that it expects to sell at a price of $15,250 each in the first year of the project. The company expects the cost of producing each iToy to be $6,700 in the first year; however, it expects the selling price and cost per iToy to increase by 3.00% each year.
Based on the preceding information and rounding dollar amounts to the nearest whole dollars, the company expects the selling price in the fourth year of the project to be_______ , and it expects the cost per unit in the fourth year of the project to be _______.
Answer:
Selling price= $17,164
Unitary variable cost= $7,541
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Selling price in the first year= $15,250
Unitary variable cost on the first year= $6,700
Increase rate= 3%
To calculate the selling price and variable cost per unit in the fourth year, we need to use the following formula:
FV= PV*(1+i)^n
PV= current value
i= increase rate
n= number of years
Selling price= 15,250*(1.03^4)= $17,164
Unitary variable cost= 6,700*(1.03^4)= $7,541
As companies started to seek scale economies and efficiency, their goal was to take advantage of ____________ in functional areas? a. ABC classification b. Deep skills c. Activity Based Costing d. Common costs e. Both b & d f. All of the above
Answer: e. Both b & d
Explanation:
Economies and Efficiency can be achieved by managing costs better. This can be done by training employees more so that they may use deep skills gained to be able to keep costs low by being more efficient on the job.
A good place to reduce costs would be the common costs. The business can target these costs by optimising them which means to reduce costs while still maximizing output and value. Reducing the costs here would lead to better efficiency.
A group of 10 people have the following annual incomes:_______.
$24,000, $18,000, $50,000, $100,000, $12,000, $36,000, $80,000, $10,000, $24,000, $16,000.
Calculate the share of total income that each quintile receives from this income distribution. Do the top and bottom quintiles in this distribution have a greater or larger share of total income than the top and bottom quintiles of the U.S. income distribution?
To reduce income inequality, should the marginal tax rates on the top 1% be increased?
Answer:
The answer to this question can be defined as follows:
Explanation:
The very first useful step is to specify homeowners as decreased to increases in revenues. Its bottom quintile will be the lower two homeowners, its second quintile it's third and fourth, and so on to its top quintile, like a total number of homeowners exists.
In the quintiles as well as the percentage of the total revenue and for information compiled. Throughout contrast of 2005, its peak quintile is the US earnings allocation. Its example would be lower than for the allocation in the U.S. as well as the bottom quintile will have a greater proportion of total income. Throughout this model, its distribution of income from this example is generally higher than the US allocation.For each scenario, identify which argument is being used to justify trade protectionism.
Argument:
1. Job creation argument
2. National Security argument
3. Infant industry argument
a. Politicians in a small nation want to impose tariffs on foreign food because they believe the nation is too dependent on foreign producers.
b. Lobbyists argue that by prohibiting the importation of manufactured goods, the domestic manufacturing industry will create thousands more jobs.
c. Brazil imposes high tariffs for computer imports so small, domestic manufacturers can develop the technology needed to compete with foreign competitors.
d. Lobbyists argue that raising import tariffs on foreign oil will lead to more domestic jobs in the domestic energy industry.
Answer:
a. Politicians in a small nation want to impose tariffs on foreign food because they believe the nation is too dependent on foreign producers.
2. National Security argumentThis argument is generally used on high tech products, but it is sometimes used to support other industries that are considered essential and very important for a country. The problem is that it always results in higher domestic prices benefiting only a few.
b. Lobbyists argue that by prohibiting the importation of manufactured goods, the domestic manufacturing industry will create thousands more jobs.
1. Job creation argumentUnder this policy, politicians think that they can substitute imports by local products which would favor the trade balance and also generate jobs. The problem is that domestic prices might be very high and consumers will be forced to pay those high prices. Also, other economies can retaliate and the country's exports might be negatively affected.
c. Brazil imposes high tariffs for computer imports so small, domestic manufacturers can develop the technology needed to compete with foreign competitors.
3. Infant industry argumentThis argument is used by politicians that claim that infant industries (or recent, new industries) need to be protected in order to be able to function, prosper and grow. The problem with this argument is that industries operate under a bubble and consumers are charged very high prices for obsolete technology.
d. Lobbyists argue that raising import tariffs on foreign oil will lead to more domestic jobs in the domestic energy industry.
1. Job creation argumentAgain, under this policy, politicians think that they can substitute imports by local products which would favor the trade balance and also generate jobs. The problem is that domestic prices might be very high and consumers will be forced to pay those high prices.
Tailoring goods or services to the tastes of individual customers on a high-volume scale is a segmentation strategy known as _____.
Answer:
Segments of one.
Explanation:
Market segmentation can be defined as the process of aggregating potential consumers (buyers) into a collective groups having common or related needs and are most likely to respond similarly to marketing techniques. A good market segmentation base are the behavioral, demographic, psychographic and geographical variables to determine its strategy or techniques.
Tailoring goods or services to the tastes of individual customers on a high-volume scale is a segmentation strategy known as segments of one.
Under the segment of one, service providers or business entities are typically focused on a single customer and as such they track and understand the preferences or behavior of this customer. This is to enable the service provider an ability to tailor their products or services to meet the tastes, or preferences of such customer.
The current price of a stock is $50, the annual risk-free rate is 6%, and a 1-year call option with a strike price of $55 sells for $7.20. What is the value of a put option, assuming the same strike price and expiration date as for the call option?
Answer:
$9.00.
Explanation:
The computation of the value of a put option is shown below:
Data provided in the question
Current price of the stock = $50
Risk free rate = 6%
Strike price = $55
Sale price = $7.20
Based on the above information
The value of put option is
Put = V - P + X exp(-r t)
= $7.20 - $50 + $55 e RF - 0.06(1)
= $7.20 - $50 + $51.80
= $9.00
Hence, the value of put option is $9
You own a portfolio that is 23 percent invested in Stock X, 38 percent in Stock Y, and 39 percent in Stock Z. The expected returns on these three stocks are 11 percent, 14 percent, and 16 percent, respectively. What is the expected return on the portfolio
Answer:
The expected return on the portfolio is 14.09%.
Explanation:
Expected return on a portfolio refers to addition of the mu;ti[licatiom of weight in the portfolio and expected return of all the investment in the same portfolio.
Therefore, the expected return on this portfolio can be calculated using the following formula:
PER = (rX * wX) + (rY * wY) + (rZ * wZ) ....................... (1)
Where,
PER = Portfolio expected return = ?
rX = Expected returns on stock X = 11%
wX = Weight of amount invested in stock X = 23%
rY = Expected returns on stock Y = 14%
wY = Weight of amount invested in stock Y = 38%
rZ = Expected returns on stock Z = 16%
wZ = Weight of amount invested in stock Z = 39%
Substituting the values into equation (1), we have:
PER = (11% * 23%) + (14% * 38%) + (16% * 39%) = 14.09%
Therefore, the expected return on the portfolio is 14.09%.
Patton Company purchased $400,000 of 10% bonds of Scott Co. on January 1, 2011, paying $376,100. The bonds mature January 1, 2021; interest is payable each July 1 and January 1. The discount of $23,900 provides an effective yield of 11%. Patton Company uses the effectiveinterest method and plans to hold these bonds to maturity. 5. On July 1, 2011, Patton Company should increase its Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities account for the Scott Co. bonds by
Answer:
$685.55
Explanation:
Patton company ;
Bond payments $376,100 × 0.055
= $20,685.55
Less face amount $400,000 × 0.05
= $20,000
Held-to-maturity debt securities $685.55
($20,685.55 - $20,000)
Note:
Effective yield(market rate)
= 11% ÷ 2
= 5.5%
Bonds
= 10% ÷ 2
= 5%