1. For an 18-inch pipeline designed for 150‚000 barrels per day‚ what is the short-run cost per barrel (per thousand miles) of transporting crude oil if the throughput is (a) 50‚000 barrels per day (b) 100‚000 barrels per day (c) 150‚000 barrels per day? Using chart 7‚ a) Cost of transporting 50‚000 barrels would be 30 cents. b) Cost of transporting 100‚000 barrels would be 17 cents. c) Cost of transporting 150‚000 barrels would 16 cents. 2. Can a 16-inch pipeline with 10‚000 horsepower transport
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How Primary Structure Determines Protein Function Proteins are everywhere. As enzymes‚ they catalyse chemical reactions. There are many different types of proteins: carrier and channel proteins which transport substances‚ receptor proteins which are recognition site for antibodies and hormones‚ structural proteins which support cells and tissues‚ and hormones which transmit information. Proteins are big molecules with large molecular masses that are made up of many amino acids; they’re‚ essentially
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The Primary function of Human Resource Management Telaunda Howard BUS 303 Teddi Rielly 06/25/2012 I must say that during this class I have had the opportunity to learn the real job of our HR team. I never really knew the extent of their job‚ but I always knew that it require them to do a lot of paperwork and select applicants with the qualifications they are looking for. Learning that the management team also plays a part in the job of HR‚ allowed me to see the picture as a whole. The backbone
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The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body. The respiratory system does this through breathing. When we breathe‚ we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This exchange of gases is the respiratory system’s means of getting oxygen to the blood. The regulation of breathing is the result of a complex interaction involving a system of sensors‚ a respiratory control center‚ and an effector system
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Production Analysis unit 5 Unit 5 Structure 5.1 5.2 Introduction Objectives Meaning of production and production function 5.2.1 Uses of production function 5.2.2 Production function with one variables input case 5.2.3 Production function with two variable input 5.2.4 Long run production function 5.2.5 Economies of scale 5.2.6 Diseconomies of scale 5.2.7 Internalisation of external economies 5.2.8 Externalisation of internal diseconomies 5.2.9 Economies of scope
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Primary Analysis I: The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Analysis of the Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea‚ Ch. 7-9 In the article‚ “The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea” from chapter 7 to 9‚ by Gomez Eannes de Azurara is to explain why Prince Henry‚ the navigator of Portugal‚ wants to explore the west coast of Africa‚ describe that ships were suffering difficulties during reaching Guinea‚ and introduce how success Gomes Eannes de Azurara
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What is STEP Analysis? A method used by management that provides the analysis which is based on the four external factors that may affect the organization’s performance. Social‚ Technological‚ Economic and Political are the four factors. This strategical tool helps the profitability of the company. Factors Social: The social factor helps a company to understand the ethical‚ cultural beliefs‚ demographics‚ lifestyles and education. These changes influence the growth of the company. Technological:
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Economics‚ Case No. 8 THE PRODUCTION FUNCTION AT TOYOTA Throughout most of the 20th century‚ business in the United States‚ especially in manufacturing‚ was dominated by the paradigms of mass production and scientific management. The focus was primarily on finding ways to produce at lower unit costs without much overt concern about quality and consumer satisfaction. Now‚ a new view of the productive enterprise has emerged. The new view focuses more on quality and customer satisfaction as the driving
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Brian C.July 30‚ 2013 3. Kho‚ Monique Bea S.Finance‚ Accounting‚ and Treasury (FAT) Group 4. Marnoch‚ Philip W. 5. Ngalot‚ Ray Hamodi B. 6. San Pedro‚ Maria Lourdes S. 7. Sarigumba‚ Thomas Zachary P. STEPS 3 and 4 of the 10-Step Operational Audit Program Step 3: Develop Objective Criteria Regarding Operating Efficiency‚ Effectiveness and Economy Effective Best Practices Criteria Performance Measure (1) Pay based on receiving approval only Accounts payable are paid
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EXPERIMENTAL ESTIMATES OF EDUCATION PRODUCTION FUNCTIONS* ALAN B. KRUEGER This paper analyzes data on 11‚600 students and their teachers who were randomly assigned to different size classes from kindergarten through third grade. Statistical methods are used to adjust for nonrandom attrition and transitions between classes. The main conclusions are (1) on average‚ performance on standardized tests increases by four percentile points the first year students attend small classes; (2) the test score
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