Review questions 1. When someone on a good income says that they ‘can’t afford’ a plasma screen television‚ what do they really mean? [LO 4] 2. A friend of yours says‚ ‘Private tennis lessons are definitely better than group lessons.’ Explain what you think they mean by this statement. Then use the cost–benefit principle to explain why private lessons are not necessarily the best choice for everyone. [LO 4] 3. Which is more valuable: saving $100 on a $2000 plane ticket to Tokyo or saving
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que 8 International data show a positive correlation between political stability and economic growth. a. Through what mechanism could political stability lead to strong economic growth? b. Through what mechanism could strong economic growth lead to political stability? Ans 8 a. Political stability could lead to strong economic growth by making the country attractive to investors. The increased investment would raise economic growth. b. Strong economic growth could lead to political stability because
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PEP. AKHIR SEMESTER 2009 CADANGAN SOALAN MAF 620 – CORPORATE FINANCE Question 1 Consider the following information about two securities: State of Economy Probability Return on Lotek (%) Return on Hitek (%) Recession 0.2 10 50 Normal 0.5 15 20 Expansion 0.3 25 –10 REQUIRED: a. Determine the expected return and standard deviation of each security. (8 marks) b. Suppose you could invest in only one security. Which would
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Score: 120 1. out of 120 points (100%) award: 10 out of 10.00 points Just Dew It Corporation reports the following balance sheet information for 2011 and 2012. JUST DEW IT CORPORATION 2011 and 2012 Balance Sheets Assets 2011 Current assets Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Total Liabilities and Owners’ Equity 2011 2012 $ 11‚000 27‚000 75‚000 $ 14‚250 36‚750 96‚250 $ 113‚000 $147‚250 Current liabilities Accounts payable Notes payable 2012 $ 54‚000 14‚800 $ 63‚750 20‚500 $ 68‚800 $
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1. Provide some examples in business or daily life in which a controlled process is erroneously adjusted and an out-of-control process is ignored. What implications do these errors have? My example of a controlled process that is erroneously adjusted is the thermostat. My house is two-story. The A/C unit upstairs is set on heat at a temperature of 76 degrees and automatic adjustment. Today’s weather temperature was unusual 80 degrees. So‚ the heat unit didn’t come on. However‚ due to the temperature
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Chapter 12 Discussion Questions 1-5 Dan Yohe 1. Approximatley how far ahead would one need to plan for the following types of facilities? A. Restaurant-At least one to three nights in advance. You could go to the farmers market to get fresh vegetables but you may only be able to get staples/necessities once or twice a week. B. Hospital-I would say at least a week if not a month to be enough to take care of all the patients they might get. C. Oil refinery-An oil refinery I would
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Chapter 10 Plant Assets‚ Natural Resources‚ and Intangibles QUESTIONS 1. A plant asset is tangible; it is used in the production or sale of other assets or services; and it has a useful life longer than one accounting period. 2. The cost of a plant asset includes all normal and reasonable expenditures necessary to get the asset in place and ready for its intended use. 3. Land is an asset with an unlimited life and‚ therefore‚ is not subject to depreciation. Land improvements have
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BUS-A 328 Fall 2013 – Chapter 5 classwork 27. Otto and Fiona are negotiating the terms of their divorce. Otto has agreed to transfer property to Fiona over the next two years‚ but he has reserved the right to make cash payments in lieu of property transfers. Will tax considerations play a role in Otto’s decision to transfer property or pay cash? How will Otto’s choice affect the combined gross income and income taxes paid by Otto and Fiona? Explain. Under the proper conditions (under a written
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QUESTION 4 A) What would be the two advantages of 2nd mover over the 1st mover like Lin Wei ANSWER : The advantages of 2nd mover is get to study and observe the customer’s reactions‚ the extent of product innovations‚ mistakes of first movers so that they would try to avoid similar problems. By doing that‚ the 2nd movers would able to minimize huge capitals investments. Apply to this case‚ the second mover the second movers can study the market feedback about Lin Wei business whether
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Chapter 12 Making a job offer 1. Recommend whether Jane should receive a best-shot‚ competitive‚ or low-ball offer‚ and why. I would recommend that the best-shot offer is given to Jane. This is the best chance we would have to securing Jane for the position. She already advised that she was up for a promotion at her current job and offering her less than the best may make her decide to stay and wait for the promotion. The 45 minutes mile move might change her children’s school district which
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