Answer: A. the firm could produce 3 more units of output if it increased its use of capital by one unit (holding labor constant).
Explanation:
The Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution(MRTS) is calculated as follows:
= Marginal product of labor / Marginal product of capital
= 1 / 3
Marginal product of labor = 1
Marginal product of capital = 3
This means that if one unit of labor is used, it produces 1 unit of output.
If one unit of capital is used however, it produces 3 units of output.
If a firm therefore used one unit of capital and kept labor constant, it could produce 3 units out output.
Imagine that I start a bar in Clemson. Each year I order $200,000 worth of food, beer and drink which is turned around and sold to customers. I also hire part-time staff, where the combined annual wages add up to $100,000. I also pay rent on my building which is $100,000 a year. Assume these are my only expenses. My bar is unusually successful and I generate $1,000,000 in revenue. How much does my bar contribute to GDP? (Hint: Think about using the national spending approach or the factor income approach. One is easier to use than the other)
a) $1,000,000
b) $1,300,000
c) $1,400,000
d) $1,200,000
Answer:
The correct option is a) $1,000,000.
Explanation:
Under factor income approach contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) is calculated by adding up wages, rent, interest, and profit.
Using the factor factor income approach, contribution to GDP can be determined as follows:
Purchases = $200,000
Wages = $100,000
Rent on building = $100,000
Expenses = Wages + Rent on building = $100,000 + $100,000 = $200,000
Revenue = $1,000,000
Profit = Revenue - Purchases - Expenses = $1,000,000 - $200,000 - $200,000 = $600,000
Contribution to GDP = Wages + Rent on building + Profit = $200,000 + $200,000 + $600,000 = $1,000,000
This implies that your bar contributes $1,000,000 to GDP. Therefore, the correct option is a) $1,000,000.
At a sales volume of 34,000 units, Carne Company's sales commissions (a cost that is variable with respect to sales volume) total $741,200. To the nearest whole dollar, what should be the total sales commissions at a sales volume of 32,300 units
Answer: $704,140
Explanation:
Find the rate of commission per sales first:
= Commission / Number of units sold
= 741,200 / 34,000
= $21.80 commission per unit
If there are 32,300 units, the commission will be:
= 32,300 * 21.80
= $704,140
A company just starting business made the following four inventory purchases in June:
June 1 150 units $ 390
June 10 200 units 585
June 15 200 units 630
June 28 150 units 510 $
2,115
A physical count of merchandise inventory on June 30 reveals that there are 250 units on hand. Using the FIFO inventory method, the amount allocated to cost of goods sold for June is:________
a. $683.
b. $825.
c. $1,290.
d. $1,432.
Answer:
c. $1,290
Explanation:
FIFO assumes that the units to arrive first are the first to be sold. This means that the cost of sales is based earlier prices.
Step 1 : Units Sold
Units Sold =Units available for sale - Units in Inventory
= 700 - 250
= 450
Step 2 : Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales = $390 + $585 + 100/200 x $630
= $390 + $585 + $315
= $1,290
Using the FIFO inventory method, the amount allocated to cost of goods sold for June is $1,290
Casey Motors recently reported net income of $55 million. The firm's tax rate was 40.0% and interest expense was $19 million. The company's after-tax cost of capital is 9.0% and the firm's total investor supplied operating capital employed equals $385 million. What is the company's EVA
Answer:
$31.76 million
Explanation:
Economic Value Added is the residual wealth left for shareholders after having accounted for the financing needs of the company as shown by the formula below:
EVA=NOPAT-(WACC*invested capital)
NOPAT is the net operating profit after tax =operating profit(EBIT)*(1-tax rate)
Net income=Earnings before tax*(1-tax rate)
net income= $55 million
EBT=unknown
tax rate=40.0%
$55=EBT*(1-40.0%)
$55=EBT*0.60
EBT=$55/0.60
EBT=$91.67
EBIT=EBT+interest
EBIT=$91.67+$19
EBIT=$110.67
NOPAT=$110.67*(1-40%)
NOPAT=$66.41
WACC=9.0%
perating capital employed=$385
EVA=$66.41-(9.0%*$385)
EVA=$31.76 million
operating capital em
1- You deposit $200 today, another $200 a year from now, and an additional $400 three years from now. If the interest rate is 5%, what is the value of your investment in 5 years
Answer:
939.36
Explanation:
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Answer:
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Explanation:
John is working on his department's annual plan. Employee performance has been okay and commitment to his department's goals moderate. In the past John
has asked his employees to do their best. This year he is asking each employee to work with him in determining exactly what that employee is going to
accomplish this year. John wants his people to feel the goals are theirs, to invest in their accomplishment. He wants them to believe that they can accomplish
these goals. He thinks he can help this whole process by meeting with each employee quarterly and talking about where the department is and where the
employee is in regards to goal accomplishment. In the past what principle of goal setting did John violate?
O A) Goal commitment
OB) Assigning specific goals
O Setting difficult but acceptable goals
OD) Providing feedback on goal attainment
Answer:B
Explanation:
To urban-dwelling, educated tech-savvy consumers, when they use Zipcar, car-sharing service, instead of owning a car, they save money while reducing their carbon footprint. What is effective about this position statement?
Answer: It addresses all five key elements of an effective position statement.
Explanation:
In this scenario, the most effective thing about this position statement is that it addresses all the five key elements of an effective position statement.
The target market is identified, the category of customers which are the prospective customers is identified as well. The company's differentiators as well as the mission and vision is also in effect.
The financial records of ABC Partnership reflect the following capital account balances:
Arthur $150,000
Beatrice 350,000
Charles 100,000
Arthur, Beatrice, and Charles share equally in profits and losses. On January 1, Charles meets with Arthur and Beatrice and decides to withdraw from the partnership in return for a cash payment of $100,000.
What is the balance in Arthur's capital account after Charles' withdraw and distribution of $100,000?
Answer: $150,000
Explanation:
Charles's capital account balance is worth $100,000 which is exactly the amount of cash that will be given to him when he exits the partnership. There ware no bonuses to be given as a result.
Because of this, the other partners will keep the same capital account balances as before Charles left. Had it been that they had to pay Charles more than what his account balance was worth, the bonus would have been paid by the two remaining partners from their capital account balances.
Dividing Partnership Net Income
John Prado and Ayana Nicks formed a partnership, dividing income as follows: Annual salary allowance to Prado, $10,000 and Nicks, $28,000. Interest of 5% on each partner's capital balance on January 1. Any remaining net income divided equally. Prado and Nicks had $20,000 and $50,000, respectively, in their January 1 capital balances. Net income for the year was $30,000. How much net income should be distributed to Prado and Nicks?
Prado: $______
Nicks: $_______
Answer:
Prado: $10,000
Nicks: $20,000
Explanation:
when you look at it Prado always gets less then Nicks so you just give Nicks more
Tango Company is planning to acquire Delta Company. The additional pre-tax income from the acquisition will be $300,000 in the first year, but it will increase by 2% in future years. Because of diversification, the beta of Tango will decrease from 1.2 to 0.8. Currently the return on the market is 9% and the riskless rate is 4%. What is the maximum price that Tango should pay for Delta
Complete question: Tax rate is 35%
Answer:
3250000
Explanation:
Tax income = 300000
Tax rate = 35%
Growth = 2%
Risk free rate = 4%
Expected market return= 9%
Beta = 0.8
We solve for the expected return on assets
= 4% + (9%-4%)x0.8
= 0.04+0.05*0.8
= 0.04 + 0.04
= 0.08
= 8% return on assets
The maximum price to pay
300000*(1-0.35)/(8%-2%)
= 300000 * 0.65/0.06
= 300000x10.8333333333
= 3,250,000
Slaughter Industries just signed a sales contract with a new customer. What is this contract worth as of the end of year 4 if the following payments will be received and the firm earns 6 percent on its savings
Answer:
$489,512.15
Explanation:
The formula for calculating future value:
FV = P (1 + r)^n
FV = Future value
P = Present value
R = interest rate
N = number of years
We are supposed to determine the present value
Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows
Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator
Cash flow in year 1 = 84,000
Cash flow in year 2 = 113,000
Cash flow in year 3 = 125,000
Cash flow in year 4 = 130,000
I = 6%
PV = 387,739.47
387,739.47(1.06)^4 = $489,512.15
To find the PV using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
3. Press compute
Global institutions are needed to _____. Multiple choice question. shift economic power away from national governments prevent firms from offshoring their production activities stabilize and monitor the global marketplace promote the raising of barriers to cross-trade and investment
Answer:
stabilize and monitor the global marketplace
Explanation:
In simple words, global institutions are the organisations that work for the regulation and monitoring of certain activities all around the world. International monetary fund and International labor authority are two of the prime examples of such institutions.
In respect of market place, the primary goal of such institutions is to stabilize the market place so that it can run more efficiently.
On January 1, 2020, Fiscus Company purchased equipment costing $90,000. Fiscus records depreciation expense for the equipment at the rate of $1,000/month. What is the credit balance in FIscus Company's accumulated depreciation account for this equipment at December 31, 2020
Answer:
the credit balance in FIscus Company's accumulated depreciation account for this equipment at December 31, 2020 is $120,000
Explanation:
The computation of the credit balance is shown below:
= Depreciation expense per month × number of months
= $1,000 × 12 months
= $120,000
Hence, the credit balance in FIscus Company's accumulated depreciation account for this equipment at December 31, 2020 is $120,000
Giorgio Italian Market bought $8,800 worth of merchandise from Food Suppliers and signed a 90-day, 6% promissory note for the $8,800. Food Supplier's journal entry to record the collection on the maturity date is: (Use 360 days a year.)
Answer and Explanation:
The journal entry to record the collection is shown below:
Cash $8,932
To Interest Revenue $132 ($8,800 ×90 ÷ 360 × 6%)
To Notes Receivable $8,800
(being the collection is recorded)
Here cash is debited as it increased the assets, credited the interest revenue and note receivable as it increased the revenue but decreased the assets
A firm sells two products, Regular and Ultra. For every unit of Regular sold, two units of Ultra are sold. The firm's total fixed costs are $1,612,000. Selling prices and cost information for both products follow. The contribution margin per composite unit is: Product Unit Sales Price Variable Cost Per Unit Regular $ 20 $ 8 Ultra 24 4 Multiple Choice
Answer:
$12
$20
Explanation:
contribution margin = price - variable cost
20 - 8= 12
24 - 4 = 20
3. The USD depreciates 2% versus the JPY. The USD appreciates 1% versus the MXN. What is the approximate appreciation or depreciation we might see in the MXN/JPY cross exchange rate
Answer:
The approximate appreciation or depreciation we might see in the MXN/JPY cross exchange rate is 3%.
Explanation:
The approximate appreciation or depreciation we might see in the MXN/JPY cross exchange rate can be stated using the folowing 3 steps.
Step 1. State the initial exchange rates of the currency pairs.
Let first assume the initial exchange rates are as follows:
USD1 = JPY1
USD1 = MXN1
Therefore, we have the initial cross rate as follows:
MXN1 = USD1 = JPY1
MXN1 = JPY1
Step 2. Determine the new exchange rates
The new exchange rates can be determined as follows:
When the USD depreciates 2% versus the JPY, this implies that USD1 * (100% + 2%) = USD1.02 has to be exchanged for JPY1. Therefore, we now have:
USD1.02 = JPY1, or
USD1 = JPY1/1.02
USD1 = JPY0.98
Also, when The USD appreciates 1% versus the MXN, this implies that USD1 * (100% - 1%) = USD0.99 has to be exchanged for MXN1. Therefore, we now have:
USD0.99 = MXN1, or
USD1 = MXN1/0.99
USD1 = MXN1.01
Therefore, we have the new cross rate as follows:
MXN1.01 = USD1 = JPY0.98
MXN1.01 = JPY0.98
MXN1.01 / 1.01 = JPY0.98/1.01
MXN1 = JPY0.97, or
MXN1/0.97 = JPY0.97/0.97
MXN1.03 = JPY1
Therefore, the new exchange rates are as follows:
USD1.02 = JPY1
USD0.99 = MXN1
MXN1.03 = JPY1
c. Determination of appreciation or depreciation we might see in the MXN/JPY
Percentage of depreciation of MXN against JPY = ((Initial MXN/JPY - New MXN/JPY) / Initial MXN/YPY) * 100 = ((1.03 - 1) / 1) * 100 = 3%
Since the percentage of depreciation of MXN against JPY is 3%, this also implies that the percentage of appreciation of JPY against MXN is 3%.
Therefore, the approximate appreciation or depreciation we might see in the MXN/JPY cross exchange rate is 3%.
Mohave Corp. is considering outsourcing production of the umbrella tote bag included with some of its products. The company has received a bid from a supplier in Vietnam to produce 8,000 units per year for $7.50 each. Mohave has the following information about the cost of producing tote bags:
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 2
Total cost per unit $8
Mohave has determined that all variable costs could be eliminated by outsourcing the tote bags, while 60 percent of the fixed overhead cost is unavoidable. At this time, Mohave has no specific use in mind for the space currently dedicated to producing the tote bags.
Required:
1. Compute the difference in cost between making and buying the umbrella tote bag.
2. Based strictly on the incremental analysis, should Mohave buy the tote bags or continue to make them?
3. Suppose that the space Mohave currently uses to make the bags could be utilized by a new product line that would generate $10,000 in annual profits. Recompute the difference in cost between making and buying the umbrella tote bag. Does this change your recommendation to Mohave? If so, how?
4. Assume Mohave has a sustainability goal to increase the percentage of spending from local suppliers. If Mohave’s managers are responsible for improving this metric, how might it impact their sourcing decisions?
5. What other strategic or sustainability-related goals should Mohave consider before making a final decision?
Answer:
Mohave Corp.
1. Cost Differences:
Relevant costs:
Make Buy Difference
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 0.80
Total cost per unit $6.80 $7.50 $0.70
Annual Units 8,000 8,000 8,000
Total costs $54,400 $60,000 $5,600
2. Based strictly on the incremental analysis, Mohave should continue to make the tote bags.
3. The recommendation is changed. Mohave should buy the tote bags from outside. Buying from outside increases operating income by $4,400.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Price per unit from outside supplier = $7.50
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 2
Total cost per unit $8
Relevant costs:
Make Buy Difference
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 0.80
Total cost per unit $6.80 $7.50 $0.70
Annual Units 8,000 8,000 8,000
Total costs $54,400 $60,000 $5,600
Relevant costs:
Make Buy Difference
Direct materials $3
Direct labor 2
Variable manufacturing overhead 1
Fixed manufacturing overhead 0.80
Total cost per unit $6.80 $7.50 $0.70
Annual Units 8,000 8,000 8,000
Total costs $54,400 $60,000 $5,600
Annual profits from new product 0 (10,000) $10,000
Total net costs $54,400 $50,000 $4,400
Dixon Sales has four sales employees that receive weekly paychecks. Each earns $13 per hour and each has worked 40 hours in the pay period. Each employee pays 12% of gross in federal income tax, 3% in state income tax, 6.0% of gross in social security tax, 1.5% of gross in Medicare tax, and 0.5% in state disability insurance.
Required:
Journalize the recognition of the pay period ending January 19 that will be paid to the employees January 26.
Answer:
Jan. 19
Dr Sales Wages Expense $ 3,640.00
Cr Federal Income Tax Payable $ 436.80
Cr State Income Tax Payable $ 109.20
Cr Social Security Tax Payable $ 218.40
Cr Medicare Tax Payable $ 54.60
Cr State Disability Insurance $ 18.20
Cr Sales Wages Payable $ 2,802.80
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal for recognition of the pay period ending January 19 that will be paid to the employees January 26.
Jan. 19
Dr Sales Wages Expense $ 3,640.00 (7 *40 *13)
Cr Federal Income Tax Payable $ 436.80 (3,640 * 12%)
Cr State Income Tax Payable $ 109.20 (3,640 * 3%)
Cr Social Security Tax Payable $ 218.40 (3,640 * 6%)
Cr Medicare Tax Payable $ 54.60 (3,640* 1.5%)
Cr State Disability Insurance $ 18.20 (3,640 *0.5%)
Cr Sales Wages Payable $ 2,802.80
($3,640.00-$436.80-$109.20-$218.40-$54.60-$18.20)
Consider the following project network and activity times (in weeks): Activity A B C D E F G H Time 5 3 7 6 7 3 10 8 How much time will be needed to complete this project
Answer:
Please find the attached file of the complete question:
Explanation:
Please find the attached file of the solution:
Critical Path: ACH
Duration: 21
Because C is on the Critical Path, it cannot be postponed without causing the project to be delayed.
E is not on the critical path, thus it may also be delayed by two weeks without causing the project to be delayed.
[tex]D : ES : 6, EF : 10, LS : 7, LF : 11[/tex]
What is the present discounted value of $10,000 that is to be received in 2 years if the market rate of interest is 4 percent?
a. 0 percent. b. 8 percent.c. 12 percent.
Answer:
PV = $9,245.56
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Future value (FV)= $10,000
Number of periods (n)= 2 years
Discount rate (i)= 4% = 0.04
To calculate the present value (PV), we need to use the following formula:
PV = FV / (1 + i)^n
PV = 10,000 / (1.04^2)
PV = $9,245.56
Which of the following control activities should be taken to reduce the risk of incorrect processing in a newly installed computerized accounting system? Multiple Choice Segregation of duties. Ensure proper authorization of transactions. Adequately safeguard assets. Independently verify the transactions.
Answer: Independently verify the transactions.
Explanation:
As the computerized accounting system is new, there is a certain warranted level of distrust in it which will only go away after the system consistently performs well.
Until such a time, it is important that every transaction that is processed by the system is independently verified so as to see if the system processed the transaction well. Only after satisfactory results over a period of time will the system become trusted.
Expando, Inc., is considering the possibility of building an additional factory that would produce a new addition to its product line. The company is currently considering two options. The first is a small facility that it could build at a cost of $7 million. If demand for new products is low, the company expects to receive $9 million in discounted revenues (present value of future revenues) with the small facility. On the other hand, if demand is high, it expects $14 million in discounted revenues using the small facility. The second option is to build a large factory at a cost of $8 million. Were demand to be low, the company would expect $9 million in discounted revenues with the large plant. If demand is high, the company estimates that the discounted revenues would be $13 million. In either case, the probability of demand being high is .30, and the probability of it being low is .70. Not constructing a new factory would result in no additional revenue being generated because the current factories cannot produce these new products.
1. Calculate the NPV for the following:
Plans NPV
Small facility $million
Do nothing million
Large facility million
2. The best decision to help Expando is:_________
Answer:
Expando, Inc.
1. NPV for the following:
Plans NPV
Small facility $3.5 million
Do nothing 0 million
Large facility 2.2 million
2. The best decision to help Expando is:_________
to build a small facility.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Small Facility Large Facility
Initial investment costs $7 million $8 million
Discounted revenues:
Low demand 9 million 9 million
High demand 14 million 13 million
Probability of low demand = 0.70
Probability of high demand = 0.30
Expected revenue 10.5 million 10.2 million
($9m * 0.7 + $14m * 0.30) ($9m * 0.7 + $13m * 0.30)
NPV 3.5 million 2.2 million
1. NPV for the following:
Plans NPV
Small facility $3.5 million ($10.5 - $7) million
Do nothing 0 million ($0 - $0) million
Large facility 2.2 million ($10.2 - $8) million
A structure that organizes worldwide operations primarily based on function and secondarily on product is called: a global area division. a global functional division. a multinational matrix structure. a global product division.
Answer:
a global functional division.
Explanation:
In a global functional structure, the MNC activities are to be organized among the particular functions that are related to the production, finance, marketing etc. Here the developments are establishment that would have the responsibility worldwide for the particular function
So as per the given situation, the above should be the answer
For each of the following scenarios, identify the number of firms present, the type of product, and the appropriate market model.
a. A large city has lots of small shops where people can buy sweaters. Each store's sweaters reflect the style of that particular store. Additionally, some stores use higher-quality yarn than others, which is reflected in their price.
b. There are hundreds of high school students in need of algebra tutoring services. Dozens of companies offer tutoring services; parents view the quality of the tutoring at the different companies to be largely the same.
c. Only three airlines fly from San Francisco to Medford, Oregon. No new airline will enter this market, because there are not enough customers to share among four or more airlines without each one experiencing substantially higher average costs. Consumers view all airlines as providing basically the same service and will shop around for the lowest price.
d. The government has granted a patent to a drug company for an experimental AIDS drug. That company is the only firm permitted to sell the drug.
Answer:
a. large number of firms, they have differentiated products, and this is a monopolistic market model
b. large number of firms, they have standardized products, and this is a perfectly competitive market model
c. few number of firms, they have standardized products, and this is an oligopolistic market model
d. one number of firms, they have a single products, and this is a monopoly
Explanation:
a. This first question is a monopolistic competition. this is because it has the following characteristics:
It has large number of firms, the products here are differentiated, there is no entry cost and also no exit cost in the long run. Entereing the market is challenging
b. this is a perfect competition, the characteristics are large number of firms, the products are identical and the entry and exit in the market is easy
c. this market is an oligopoly. it has a few firms, the products can be identical or they can be differntiated, and it has barriers to entry from what we have seen here.
d. this market is a monopoly. the firm is a single one, and due to the patent there are no new entries for any other firm.
Neptune Company produces toys and other items for use in beach and resort areas. A small, inflatable toy has come onto the market that the company is anxious to produce and sell. The new toy will sell for $3.30 per unit. Enough capacity exists in the company’s plant to produce 30,200 units of the toy each month. Variable expenses to manufacture and sell one unit would be $2.08, and fixed expenses associated with the toy would total $54,766 per month. The company's Marketing Department predicts that demand for the new toy will exceed the 30,200 units that the company is able to produce. Additional manufacturing space can be rented from another company at a fixed expense of $2,738 per month. Variable expenses in the rented facility would total $2.31 per unit, due to somewhat less efficient operations than in the main plant.
Required:
1. What is the monthly break-even point for the new toy in unit sales and dollar sales?
2. How many units must be sold each month to attain a target profit of $12,474 per month?
3. If the sales manager receives a bonus of 20 cents for each unit sold in excess of the break-even point, how many units must be sold each month to attain a target profit that equals a 29% return on the monthly investment in fixed expenses?
Answer:
1) Break-even point in unit sales: 51,680 units
Break-even point in dollar sales: $144,704
2) The units that must be sold each month to attain a target profit of $12,474 per month are:
= 63,669 units
3) The units that must be sold each month to attain a target profit that equals a 29% return on the monthly investment in fixed expenses are:
= 108,574 units
Explanation:
1. On the first 30,200 units
Sales price $3.30
Variable expenses $2.08
Contribution margin $1.22
Above 30,200 units
Sales price $3.30
Variable expenses $2.31
Contribution margin $0.99
Fixed cost for initial 30,200 units = $54,766
Less: Contribution Margin (30,200 units * $1.22) + $36,844
Remaining uncovered cost = $17,922 ($54,766 - $36,844)
Monthly rental for additional space = $2,738
Total fixed costs covered by remaining sales = $20,660 ($17,922 + $2,738)
Required units = $20,660 / 0.99 = 20,869 units
Breakeven units = 30,200 + 20,869= 51,069 units
51,069 * $3.3 = $168,528
2)
Working: $12,474 / 0.99 = 12,600 units
Thus total units = 51,069 + 12,600 = 63,669
3)
Working: Desired monthly expenses: $54,766 + $2,738 = 57,504
57,504 * 20% = 11,501
Unit contribution margin: 0.99 - 0.20 = 0.79
Contribution margin = Target profit / Unit contribution margin = 11,501 / 0.20 = 57,505 units
51,069 units + 57,505 units = 108,574 units
Laurel, Inc., and Hardy Corp. both have 7.3 percent coupon bonds outstanding, with semiannual interest payments, and both are currently priced at the par value of $1,000. The Laurel, Inc., bond has 4 years to maturity, whereas the Hardy Corp. bond has 23 years to maturity. If interest rates suddenly rise by 2 percent, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds
Answer:
Use a financial calculator to find out the price of both bonds after the drop in interest rate.
Laurel Bond
When a bond is trading at par, it means that the interest rate is equal to the coupon rate.
Semiannual Coupon = (7.3% * 1,000) / 2 = $36.50
Terms till maturity = 4 * 2 = 8 semi annual periods
Interest rate = (7.3% + 2%) / 2 = 4.65%
Future value = $1,000 par value
Price will come out as $993.20
Percentage change = (993.20 - 1,000) / 1,000 * 100%
= -0.68%
Hardy Bond
Semiannual Coupon = (7.3% * 1,000) / 2 = $36.50
Terms till maturity = 23 * 2 = 46 semi annual periods
Interest rate = (7.3% + 2%) / 2 = 4.65%
Future value = $1,000 par value
Price = $811.53
Percentage change = (811.53 - 1,000) / 1,000
= -18.85%
An expansion/ boom can be stabilized/fixed by following expansionary fiscal policy. Expansionary monetary policy used to fix stagflation can worsen the problem of inflation. Recession caused by a negative demand shock is fixed by an expansionary monetary policy. A boom can be stabilized/fixed by following contractionary monetary policy.
Answer:
An expansion/ boom can be stabilized / fixed by following expansionary fiscal policy.
Explanation:
The statement mentioned above is not correct, rest of all the statements are correct. An expansionary fiscal policy is used when money supply is increase in the economy. This will raise spending and taxes will be cut down in order to increase investments in the country.
The phone rings in the next room and the assistant answers it. She tells the caller, "Yes, sir, he is here." After a moment she adds: "He has been here for about five or ten minutes, sir." She soon hangs up, and comes in with your coffee. She tells you that it should not be too much longer and again apologizes. She explains that the CEO stopped at a gas station to call in. She then tells you that the CEO is a bit "old fashioned." "He doesn't really use a cell phone," she says. She turns to leave, but you ask her to have a seat. You have an opportunity here. What should you ask the CEO's personal assistant?
Answer:
The best question to ask the CEO's personal assistant while you are waiting for the CEO is:
Could you tell me about your work environment?
Explanation:
This question will enable you to build rapport with the personal assistant and to learn more about the organization. It will expose the personal assistant's job satisfaction level, the job setting, and social features, including physical conditions for a worker at the organization to fulfill her responsibilities. The question will also expose the general employee feelings of wellbeing, workplace relationships, productivity efficiency, and employee health. It will expose the organization culture, which is an important determinant of organizational success.
The controller of Oriole Industries has collected the following monthly expense data for use in analyzing the cost behavior of maintenance costs.
Month Total Total
Maintenance Costs Machine Hours
January $2,860 320
February 3,160 370
March 3,760 520
April 4,660 670
May 3,360 520
June 5,260 720
Determine the variable cost components using the high-low method. (Round answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 2.25.)
Variable cost per machine hour $
Determine the fixed cost components using the high-low method.
Total fixed costs $
Answer:
Results are below.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Maintenance Costs Machine Hours
January $2,860 320
February 3,160 370
March 3,760 520
April 4,660 670
May 3,360 520
June 5,260 720
To calculate the variable and fixed costs, we need to use the following formulas:
Variable cost per unit= (Highest activity cost - Lowest activity cost)/ (Highest activity units - Lowest activity units)
Variable cost per unit= (5,260 - 2,860) / (720 - 320)
Variable cost per unit= $6
Fixed costs= Highest activity cost - (Variable cost per unit * HAU)
Fixed costs= 5,260 - (6*720)
Fixed costs= $940
Fixed costs= LAC - (Variable cost per unit* LAU)
Fixed costs= 2,860 - (6*320)
Fixed costs= $940
