Answer:
A)The self-driving vehicle industry is changing too much for the top-down approach to be effective.
Explanation:
Top-down analysis can be regarded as utilization of comprehensive factors to serve as basis for making decision . This top-down approach helps in
identifying the big picture as well as all of its components. It usually serves as
driving force as regards the end goal.
Top-down is commonly used in domain of macroeconomics.
Hence, the problem here is self-driving vehicle industry is changing too much for the top-down approach to be effective.
Has Toyota done the right thing by manufacturing a car brand for everyone? Why or why not?
Yes, Toyota has done the right thing by manufacturing a "car brand for everyone" at all geographic locations. They have excelled at the product, place and promotion marketing concepts. Historically, the company has been successful because it created diverse products at different price ranges to satisfy most automobile consumers.
However, Toyota made a huge mistake investing solely in hybrid technology instead of pure electric, so now they are behind the electric vehicle race which might ultimately bankrupt the Japanese giant.
If autonomous consumption increases by $50 billion and the MPC is 0.95, the resulting change in total spending equals__________________ billion, assuming that idle resources exist at each expenditure round and the multiplier is operative.
Answer: $1,000 billion
Explanation:
The change in total spending is calculated by:
= Autonomous consumption increase * Multiplier
Multiplier:
= 1 / (1 - MPC)
= 1 / (1 - 0.95)
= 1 / 0.05
= 20
Change in total spending:
= 50 billion * 20
= $1,000 billion
Costly Corporation is considering using equity financing. Currently, the firm's stock is selling for $26.00 per share. The firm's dividend for next year is expected to be $4.90 with an annual growth rate of 8.0% thereafter indefinitely. If the firm issues new stock, the flotation costs would equal 11.0% of the stock's market value. The firm's marginal tax rate is 40%. What is the firm's cost of internal equity
Answer: 26.85%
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, the firm's cost of internal equity will be calculated as:
Cost of equity = (D1/Current price) + Growth rate
= (4.90 / 26.00) + 8.0%
=(4.9/26) + 0.08
=26.85%
Therefore, the firm's cost of internal equity is 26.85%.
Of all the promotional tools we looked at, which one is the most effective in getting your attention and interesting you in a product? Conversely, which of the tools is something that has a slim to zero chance of reaching you, much less interesting you?
Answer:
There are basically four tools of promotion namely, Advertisement, public relations, sales promotions, and direct marketing.
Of these, direct marketing will be most effective in capturing my attention while public relations will be less effective to me.
Explanation:
Direct marketing involves establishing direct communication with the potential buyer. It allows for a personal relationship with the buyer. Media such as telemarketing, direct mails, and face-to-face marketing are used to sell the goods. I will be easily convinced because I can easily relate with the person selling the goods and ask questions about the product.
Public relations refers to ways the company formally promotes its image to maintain its customer base. Press release is a measure employed by these companies. I will not be captivated by this because of the formality involved. I believe that through these measures, the company only lets out information they will like you t know.
Department G had 2,280 units 25% completed at the beginning of the period, 13,200 units were completed during the period, 1,900 units were 20% completed at the end of the period, and the following manufacturing costs were debited to the departmental work in process account during the period: Work in process, beginning of period $29,400 Costs added during period: Direct materials (12,820 units at $9) 115,380 Direct labor 77,400 Factory overhead 25,800 All direct materials are placed in process at the beginning of production, and the first-in, first-out method of inventory costing is used. What is the total cost of the units started and completed during the period (round unit cost calculations to whole dollars and round your final answer to the nearest dollar)?
Answer:
Department G
The total cost of the units started and completed during the period is:
= $184,717.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
FIFO Inventory costing method is used
Units Materials Conversion
Beginning inventory 2,280 100% 25%
Cost of beginning inventory = $29,400
Units started 12,820
Total units available 15,100
Units completed 13,200
Ending inventory 1,900 100% 20%
Started and completed 10,920 (13,200 - 2,280)
Equivalent units of production
Units Materials Conversion
Units in Beginning inventory 2,280 0 (0%) 1,710 (75%)
Units started and completed 10,920 10,920 (100%) 10,920 (100%)
Ending inventory 1,900 1,900 (100%) 380 (20%)
Equivalent units 12,820 13,010
Costs added during the period $115,380 $103,200
Equivalent units 12,820 13,010
Cost per equivalent unit $9.00 $7.93
Costs assigned to:
Beginning inventory $0 $13,603 $13,603
Cost of units started and completed 98,280 86,437 184,717
Ending inventory 17,100 3,013 20,113
Corris Co. accumulates the following data concerning a mixed cost, using miles as the activity level. Miles Driven Total Cost January 10,000 $17,000 February 8,000 13,500 March 9,000 14,400 April 7,000 12,500 Compute the variable and fixed cost elements using the high-low method. (Round variable cost to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25.)
Answer:
Results are below.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Miles Driven Total Cost
January 10,000 $17,000
February 8,000 13,500
March 9,000 14,400
April 7,000 12,500
To calculate the variable cost per unit and the total fixed cost, we need to use the following formula:
Variable cost per unit= (Highest activity cost - Lowest activity cost)/ (Highest activity units - Lowest activity units)
Variable cost per unit= (17,000 - 12,500) / (10,000 - 7,000)
Variable cost per unit= $1.5
Fixed costs= Highest activity cost - (Variable cost per unit * HAU)
Fixed costs= 17,000 - (1.5*10,000)
Fixed costs= $2,000
Fixed costs= LAC - (Variable cost per unit* LAU)
Fixed costs= 12,500 - (1.5*7,000)
Fixed costs= $2,000
Conoly Co. has identified an investment project with the following cash flows. If the discount rate is 10 percent, what is the present value of these cash flows? What is the present value at 18 percent and at 24 percent? Year 1, 2, 3, and 4 Cash Flow $1,200, 600, 855 and 1,480 respectively
Answer:
Present Value when discount rate is 10% = $3240.01
Present Value when discount rate is 24% = $2432.40
Present Value when discount rate is 18% = $2,731.61
Explanation:
Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows
Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator
Cash flow in year 1 = $1,200
Cash flow in year 2 = 600
Cash flow in year 3 = 855
Cash flow in year 4 = 1,480
Present Value when discount rate is 10% = $3240.01
Present Value when discount rate is 24% = $2432.40
Present Value when discount rate is 18% = $2,731.61
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
Suppose a group of people read an article on capital punishment. Prior to reading the article, 60% of the members of the group were opposed to capital punishment, while 40% of the members of the group were in favor of capital punishment. According to studies of human decision-making, which of the following is likely?
a. The members of the group would elect a representative in favor of capital punishment.
b. After reading the article, all members of the group are in favor of capital punishment.
c. After reading the article, all members of the group oppose capital punishment.
d. After reading the article, 60% of the members of the group are opposed and 40% of the members of the group are in favor of capital punishment.
Answer:
According to studies of human decision-making, the most likely is:
c. After reading the article, all members of the group oppose capital punishment.
Explanation:
The article, provided for reading by supporters and opposers, will likely sway the 40% of the group, who are initially supportive of capital punishment, to now oppose capital punishment,especially if the article critically opposes capital punishment. There is no way majority of the group will support capital punishment. Therefore, options a and b are incorrect. For option d, after reading the article, the opinions of some opposers and supporters may shift either way. They will not remain the same as before. This rules out option d, leaving only option c as the correct option.
When you compose a message, you want your audience to find the information it needs quickly and to understand what it finds. Your message should be easy to read and to comprehend. Well-designed documents enhance readability and comprehension. Understanding and employing the various design techniques that can be used to improve readability will make your messages more effective.
_______________ define the shape of text characters.
a. Headings
b. Fonts
c. Typefaces
Required information Skip to question [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] The Tennis Times (TTT) is a publisher of magazines. Its accounting policy for subscriptions follows: Revenues Revenues from our magazine subscription services are deferred initially and later recognized as revenue as subscription services are provided. Assume TTT (a) collected $420 million in 2018 for magazines that will be distributed later in 2018 and 2019, (b) provided $204 million of services on these subscriptions in 2018, and (c) provided $216 million of services on these subscriptions in 2019. Required: Using the information given, indicate the accounts, amounts, and accounting equation effects of transactions (a), (b), and (c). (Enter any decreases to assets, liabilities, or stockholders equity with a minus sign. Enter your answers in whole dollars.)
Answer:
The solution to the given question is defined in the attached file please find it.
Explanation:
A beautiful bridge is being built over the river that runs through a major city in your state. The cost of the bridge is estimated at $600 million. Annual costs of the bridge will be $200,000, and the bridge is estimated to last a very long time. If accountants in city hall use 3% as the interest rate for analysis, what is the annualized cost of the bridge project
Answer:
$18.20 million
Explanation:
Net present value = Initial cost + (Annual cost/3%)
Net present value = $600 million + $200,000/3%
Net present value = $600 million + $6.67 million
Net present value = $606.67 million
Annualized cost = Net present value * 3%
Annualized cost = $606.67 million * 3%
Annualized cost = $18.20 million
So, the annualized cost of the bridge project is $18.20 million.
Next year, we will be in a boom, bust, or normal state with 25%, 25% and 50% probabilities respectively. Apple will return 15%, -22% and 7% in each state (again respectively).
a) What is the expected return for Apple next year?
b) What is the standard deviation of returns for Apple next year?
Answer:
a. 1.75%b. 14.10%Explanation:
a. Expected return:
This will be a weighted average of the returns in different states.
= (25% * 15%) + (25% * -22%) + (50% * 7%)
= 1.75%
b. Standard deviation:
= √ Variance
= √(25% * (15% - 1.75%)²) + (25% * (-22% - 1.75%)²) + (50% * (7% - 1.75%)²)
= √0.01986875
= 14.10%
Gross Domestic Product is a ________measurement of standard of living because ________.
a. imperfect; not all important determinants of standard of living are incorporated
b. imperfect; all important determinants of standard of living are incorporated
c. perfect; all important determinants of standard of living are incorporated
d. perfect; not all important determinants of standard of living are incorporate
Answer: A. imperfect; not all important determinants of standard of living are incorporated.
Explanation:
The gross domestic product refers to the monetary value of the goods and the services which are produced in a nation.
Gross Domestic Product is an imperfect measurement as it excludes non-market transactions such as the activities of mothers etc. Also, it doesn't account for income inequality in the society. Therefore, not all the important determinants of standard of living are incorporated.
If there are 360 million people living in the U.S, but 1 million died of health issues leaving 289 million eligible workers, what is the unemployment rate if 170 million are in the labor force and 7 million are actively seeking work?
Answer: 4.12%
Explanation:
Unemployment rate only includes people who are actively looking for work and no discouraged workers or those who have retired:
Unemployment rate = Number of unemployed looking for work / Labor force
= 7,000,000 / 170,000,000
= 4.12%
A new kind of smartphone is selling for $500. The first cell phone costs $300 to produce, and each subsequent phone costs $325 to produce. What is the producer surplus for this market when selling four cell phones at this rate
Answer:The profit is $740
Explanation:4(500)-[3(320)+300]
4x500=2000
3x320=960+320=1260
2000-1260=$740
Outstanding Stock Lars Corporation shows the following information in the stockholders' equity section of its balance sheet: The par value of common stock is $5, and the total balance in the Common Stock account is $225,000. There are 13,000 shares of treasury stock. Required: What is the number of shares outstanding? fill in the blank 1 shares
Answer:
32,000 shares
Explanation:
Note that the value of the treasury stock is usually deducted from the total stockholders' equity which means that in a bid to ascertain the number of shares outstanding we need to deduct the number of shares held in treasury stock.
The number of shares without treasury stock=common stock account balance/par value per share
The number of shares without treasury stock=$225,000/$5
The number of shares without treasury stock=45,000 shares
The number of shares considering treasury stock=45,000-13,000
The number of shares considering treasury stock=32,000
During Year 1, Hardy Merchandising Company purchased $20,000 of inventory on account. Hardy sold inventory on account that cost $15,000 for $22,500. Cash payments on accounts payable were $12,500. There was $20,000 cash collected from accounts receivable. Hardy also paid $4,000 cash for operating expenses. Assume that Hardy started the accounting period with $18,000 in both cash and common stock.
Required:
a. Record the events in a horizontal statement model.
b. What is the balance of accounts recelvable at the end of 2018?
c. What is the balance of accounts payable at the end of 2018?
d. What are the amounts of gross margin and net income for 2018?
Answer:
[b] = $ 2500
[c] = $ 7500
[d] = Gross margin = 22500 – 15000 = $ 7500
Net Income = 7500 – 4000 = $ 3500
[e] = $ 3500
Explanation:
Here the solution is given as follows,
On January 1, 20X1 when the effective interest rate was 14%, a company issued bonds with a maturity value of $1,000,000. The stated rate of interest is 12%, the bonds pay interest semi-annually and sold for $893,640. The amount of bond discount amortized on July 1, 20X1 is approximately:__________.
Answer: $2,555
Explanation:
Bond discount amortization = Interest cost - Coupon payment
Coupon payment = Stated interest * Par value
= 12% * 1,000,000 * 6/12 months
= $60,000
Interest cost = Issue price * effective interest
= 893,640 * 14% * 6/12
= $62,554.80
Amortized amount:
= 62,554.80 - 60,000
= $2,554.80
= $2,555
Project Risk Analysis and IdentificationInitial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
1. Explain each of the following steps in risk evaluation and remediation.
Risk identification.
Risk evaluation for chance of occurrence.
Risk evaluation for impact if the risk takes place.
The four types of risk remediation.
What is a project risk owner.
What is a risk threshold.
What is a risk matrix.
2. Complete a risk analysis for a project involving a family vacation where a family of four is driving 1,000 miles one way to Myrtle Beach, SC to stay for one week at a coastal resort. Include the construction of a risk matrix.
Answer:
Checklists.
Lessons Learned.
Subject Matter Experts.
Documentation Review.
SWOT Analysis.
Brainstorming.
Delphi Technique.
Assumptions Analysis.
From the theoretical research on commodity economics and the market, please suggest the necessary solutions for investors to stand firm in the market? Why?
Answer:
23
Explanation:
Information technology has been used to improve both internaland external access and sharing of information. Three main kinds ofinformation technology allow access and sharing of informationinternally among employees: executive information systems,intranets, and portals.
For each description in the following table, identify thecorresponding information technology.
Description Executive Information System Intranet Corporate Portal
1. Helps managers monitor and analyze organizationalperformance
2. A hybrid system that uses a web address to give employeesaccess to customized information and specialized transactions
3. An internal company network that provides employees witheasy access to information
Answer:
1. Executive Information System (EIS).
2. Corporate Portal.
3. Intranet.
Explanation:
Information technology (IT) can be defined as a set of components or computer systems, which is used to collect, store, and process data, as well as dissemination of information, knowledge, and distribution of digital products.
An information technology (IT) interacts with its environment by receiving data in its raw forms and information in a usable format.
Information technology (IT) has significantly helped to improve both internal and external access and sharing of information between two or more business firms and individuals. Basically, there are three (3) main kinds of information technology (IT) which allow informations to be accessed and shared internally among employees; executive information systems (EIS), intranets, and portals.
1. Executive Information System (EIS): it assist managers working in an organization to monitor and analyze organizational performance. An Executive information system is also referred to as an Executive support system and it can be defined as a management support system that enhances and supports all of the senior executive information and decision-making process.
2. Corporate Portal: it's a hybrid system that uses a web address (uniform resource locator-URL) to give employees access to customized information and specialized transactions with respect to an organization.
3. Intranet: it's an internal company network which is private and provides employees with easy access to information.
Scott Lockhart owns and operates AAA Delivery Services. On January 1, 20Y7, Common Stock had a balance of $40,000 and Retained Earnings of $815,500. During the year, no additional common stock was issued, and $10,000 of dividends were paid. For the year ended December 31, 20Y7, AAA Delivery reported a net income of $67,250. Prepare a statement of stockholders' equity for the year ended December 31, 20Y7.
Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of the statement of stockholder equity should be presented below:
Statement of stockholders' equity
For the year ended December 31, 20Y7
Particulars Common Stock Retained Earnings Total
Beginning balance,
January 1 40000 815500 855500
Add: Net income 0 67250 67250
Less: Dividends paid 0 -10000 -10000
Ending balance,
December 31 40000 872750 912750
The stockholders' equity balance for the year ended December 31, 20Y7 is $912,750
What is stockholders' equity?Shareholders' equity is what shows the investment status of a business over a period of time.
Statement of stockholders' equity for the year ended December 31, 20Y7
Particulars Common Stock Retained Earnings Total
Beginning balance,
January 1 40,000 815,500 855,500
Add: Net income 0 67,250 67,250
Less: Dividends paid 0 -10,000 -10,000
Ending balance
December 31 40,000 872,750 912,750
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1. The process of establishing the image or identity of a brand or product so that customers perceive it in a certain way is the definition of which of the following terms?
A. Marketing Strategy,
B. Social Media,
C. Marketing Position,
D. Target market
2. Anton's Coffee positions itself to provide the highest quality and most unique coffee drinks in the area. This is an example of which of the following?
A. Marketing Strategy
B. Social Media
C. Target Market
D. Marketing Postion
Answer:
Answer of your question is Marketing PositionExplanation:
Market positioning refers to the process of establishing the image or identity of a brand or product so that consumers perceive it in a certain way. For example, a car maker may position itself as a luxury status symbol.Vaughn Manufacturing began the year with retained earnings of $654000. During the year, the company recorded revenues of $610000, expenses of $377000, and paid dividends of $143000. What was Vaughn's retained earnings at the end of the year
Answer:
$744,000
Explanation:
First and foremost, we need to determine the earnings after in the year which is the total earnings that would be used in computing the ending retained earnings
earnings after-tax=revenue-expenses
earnings after-tax= $610000-$377,000
earnings after-tax= $233,000
The closing retained earnings=beginning retained earnings+net income-dividends
The closing retained earnings=$654000+$233,000-$143,000
The closing retained earnings=$744,000
The following data pertain to an investment project (Ignore income taxes.):
Investment required $35,334
Annual savings $6,000
Life of the project 10 years
Determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.
Answer:
11%
Explanation:
Here is the complete question :
The following data pertain to an investment project (Ignore income taxes.):
Investment required $35,334
Annual savings $6,000
Life of the project 10 years
Determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.
Determine the IRR
Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after-tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested
IRR can be calculated with a financial calculator
Cash flow in year 0 = -$35,334
Cash flow in year 1 = 6000
IRR = 11%
To determine IRR 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 IRR button and then press the compute button.
A provision requiring a construction contractor to pay $300 for every day it is late in completing the construction contract is:
Answer:
liquidated damages provision.
Explanation:
Liquidated damages can be regarded as one that is been presented in some particular legal contracts which is an estimate of otherwise intangible to one of the party or hard-to-define losses. It can be regarded as a provision which give room for the payment of a specified sum in case there is breach of contract by one of the parties. It can be regarded as contractual provision set up so that a party in breach will need to make a payment of pre-determined amount , which serve as compensation for failure by breaching partyin performing particular obligation.
For instance, provision requiring a construction contractor to pay $300 for every day it is late in completing the construction contract is liquidated damages provision.
Suppose firm X just paid its annual dividend of $2.00 per share. You expect that the firm will continue to pay $2.00 per share (per year) for the next 10 years (times t=1 through 10), after which point you expect that the annual dividend per share will grow by 12% every year thereafter (forever). If the required rate of return is 15%, what is the current price per share?
Answer:
Current price per share = $10.54
Explanation:
Note: See the attached file for the calculation of present values (PV) for year 1 to 10 dividends.
From the attached excel file, we have:
Total of dividends from year 1 to year 10 = $10.0375372517085
Year 10 dividend = $0.494369412243732
Therefore, we have:
Year 11 dividend = Year 10 dividend * (100% + Dividend growth rate after year 10) = $0.494369412243732 * (100% + 12%) = $0.55369374171298
Share price at year 10 = Year 11 dividend / (Required return rate - Dividend growth rate after year 10) = $0.55369374171298 / (15% + 12%) = $2.05071756189993
PV of share price at year 10 = Share price at year 10 / (100% + Required return rate)^Number of years = $2.05071756189993 / (100% + 15%)^10 = $0.506906017877183
Therefore, we have:
Current price per share = Total of dividends from year 1 to year 10 + PV of share price at year 10 = $10.0375372517085 + $0.506906017877183 = $10.54
All of the following are examples of batch-level activities EXCEPT: a. clerical activity associated with processing purchase orders to produce an order for a standard product. b. purchase order processing. c. setting up equipment. d. worker recreational facilities.
Answer:
d. worker recreational facilities.
Explanation:
The batch-level activities are the expenses that are incurred when the new bathes could be processed. It is only available at bulk not an individual
Since worker recreational facilities are related to the company and it is not related with the batch as it is related how we can motivate the employees
Therefore the option d is correct
Corporation sold 210000 watches and produced 217000 watches that it sold for $19 each. The company determined that fixed manufacturing cost per unit was $8 per watch. The company reported a $1,302,000 gross margin on its financial statements. Determine the total contribution margin.
Answer:
The total contribution margin is:
= $2,982,000.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Production units = 217,000 watches
Sales units = 210,000 watches
Sales price per watch = $19
Sales revenue = $3,990,000 (210,000 * $19)
Cost of goods sold 2,688,000 ($3,990,000 - $1,302,000) ($12.80 each)
Gross profit = $1,302,000
Cost of goods sold per unit = $12.80 ($2,688,000/210,000)
Fixed cost per unit = $8
Variable cost per unit = $4.80 ($12.80 - $8.00)
Contribution margin per unit = $14.20
Total contribution margin = $2,982,000 ($14.20 * 210,000)
g Economic indicators can help give us Group of answer choices a direction in which economists can push the economy at the macro level. insight into which way the stock market is going to move over the coming year. an understanding of the state of the economy.
Answer:
The correct option is "an understanding of the state of the economy".
Explanation:
An economic indicators can be described as macroeconomic data that are employed to assess health, state, or growth trends of the economy of a nation. They therefore provide a knowledge of the current status of the economy.
Examples of economic indicators are inflation rate, unemployment rate, gross domestic product (GDP), and among others.
Based on the explanation above, the correct option is "an understanding of the state of the economy". That is Economic indicators can help give us an understanding of the state of the economy.
