Answer:
In his article Is an ad an Offer? Why it's, and Why It Matters, Jay M. Feinman and Stephen R. Brill straightaway state that a billboard is a suggestion. The writers cite the instance of the Hornbook's law that contends that an ad isn't a suggestion. This law argues that "if goods are advertised purchasable at a particular price, it's not a suggestion, and no contract is made by the statement of an intending purchaser". The courts, generally, don't consider ads as offers.
Explanation:
Rather ads are a call for participation in business negotiations. This makes practical sense. Consider: if advertisements were offers, someone who saw a commercial for "Delicious Apples" could say: "I accept your offer to get delicious apples, and if they are not delicious, I'll sue!" nobody would be ready to conduct business or advertise products. Courts and students justify the rule on two principal grounds: a typical advertisement is just too general to be a suggestion and there no limitation on what percentage people may accept by trying to shop for it.
I think this law should be changed since it misleads people and their expectations. By seeing a billboard I'm going for purchasing the merchandise whose rate was also given, the dealer says that he has already sold to somebody else who more. during this example, the salesperson just refused to sell the truck against the advertised price of $21,000 since he had the offer of $22,000 isn't only unethical but against the business norms. Either the law should be changed in this regard or there should be a stop to such misleading advertisements.
Why is keeping a journal about what is good and bad regarding your summer or part-time work a good idea to help you choose a career path
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Keeping a journal about what is good and bad regarding my summer or part-time work is a good idea to help me choose a career path because writing down what I like and what I dislike, I can get a pretty close idea of the things I enjoy and have more skills to perform, compared to the things I do not like or I have no abilities at all.
If a clearly identify my skills and abilities in the workplace during the summer, it will be easier for me to identify what could be the profession I love or at least, what I am attracted to.
As it is difficult to remember all the work experience by memory, writing the journal will help me to remember exact dates, specific activities that I enjoyed or were interesting, and what was not.
What is the impact on cash flow from operations in the current year based on the change in operating assets and liabilities listed below
2 Balance sheets
Prior Year Current Year
4
5 Accounts receivable 1,725 1,825
6 Inventories 1,535 1,785
7 Accounts payable 1,325 1,475
a. -200
b. 0
c. -150
d. 200
Answer:
The impact on cash flow from operations in the current year based on the changes in operating assets and liabilities is:
a. -200
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Prior Year Current Year Changes
Accounts receivable 1,725 1,825 $100
Inventories 1,535 1,785 $250
Accounts payable 1,325 1,475 $150
b) Accounts receivable increased by $100, thereby reducing cash inflows. Inventories increased by $250, thereby reducing cash inflows. Accounts payable increased by $150, thereby increasing cash inflows. The net effect or impact is a reduction of $200 in the cash from operations.
The RRR Company has a target current ratio of 3.2. Presently, the current ratio is 4.1 based on current assets of $12,956,000. If RRR expands its fixed assets using short-term liabilities (maturities less than one year), how much additional funding can it obtain before its target current ratio is reached
Answer:
$888,750
Explanation:
The amount of additional funding required is the excess of revised current liabilities based on the current ratio is 3.2 compared with the current liabilities based on the current ratio of 4.1(the one we have currently).
Current ratio=current assets/current liabilities
Current situation:
current ratio=4.1
current assets=$12,956,000
current liabilities=unknown(let us assume it is X)
4.1=$12,956,000/X
4.1*X=$12,956,000
X=$12,956,000/4.1
X=$3,160,000
Revised situation:
target current ratio=3.2
current assets=$12,956,000
current liabilities=unknown(let us assume it is Y)
3.2=$12,956,000/Y
3.2*Y=$12,956,000
Y=$12,956,000/3.2
Y=$4,048,750
additional funding=$4,048,750-$3,160,000
additional funding increase=$888,750
A rock group assigns its payment under a performance contract to the Costume Shop, a business that has supplied the group with outrageous stage outfits, and to which the group owes a great sum of money. Under this arrangement the rock group is the a. delegator. b. delegatee. c. assignee. d. assignor.
Answer:
Rock Group and Costume Shop
Under this arrangement the rock group is the
d. assignor.
Explanation:
The rock group, as the assignor, is the entity that transfers its property rights or its powers to payment to Costume Shop. The Costume Shop is the assignee because it is the entity to which property rights or powers to payment of the rock group are transferred. Under the performance contract, the rock group can also be described as the delegator while the Costume Shop is the delegatee. However, under payment terms, the rock is the assignor while the Costume Shop is the assignee.
Windhoek Mines, Ltd., of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: Cost of new equipment and timbers $ 370,000 Working capital required $ 115,000 Annual net cash receipts $ 130,000 * Cost to construct new roads in year three $ 43,000 Salvage value of equipment in four years $ 68,000 *Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company’s required rate of return is 18%. Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: a. What is the net present value of the proposed mining project? b. Should the project be accepted?
Answer:
Windhoek Mines, Ltd., of Namibia
a. The net present value (NPV) of the proposed mining project is:
= -$117,258
b. No. The project should be rejected. It has a negative NPV.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost of new equipment and timbers = $370,000
Working capital required = $115,000
Cost to construct new roads in year three = $43,000
Annual net cash receipts = $130,000
Salvage value of equipment in four years = $68,000
Company's required rate of return = 18%
Mining duration = 4 years
Annuity factor for 4 years at 18% = 2.1690
Relevant discount factors at 18%:
Year 3 = 0.712
Year 4 = 0.636
Present values of Cash Flows:
Transaction Cash Flows PV Factor PV Amount
Cost of new equipment and timbers $370,000 1.000 -$370,000
Working capital required 115,000 1.000 -115,000
Cost to construct new roads in year three 43,000 0.712 -30,616
Annual net cash receipts 130,000 2.169 281,970
Salvage value of equipment in four years 68,000 0.636 43,248
Working capital released 115,000 0.636 73,140
Net present value -$117,258
Given the following information, calculate the funds from operation (FFO).
Net income: $1,200,000
Gain/losses from infrequent and unusual events: $0
Amortization of tenant improvements: $120,000
Amortization of leasing expenses: $75,000
Depreciation (real property): $2,675,000.
a. $195,000
b. $1,395,000
c. $2,870,000
d. $4,070,000
Answer:
Funds from Operations = 4070000
Explanation:
Use the below formula to find the fund from operations:
Funds from Operations = Net Income + Depreciation + Amortization - Gains on Sales of Property
Funds from Operations = 1200000 + 2675000 + 75000 + 120000
Funds from Operations = 4070000
Axis Pvt. Ltd., an international financial services firm, assigns projects to employees in different nations. Since these multinational projects and careers provide employees with global exposure, they are more than willing to cooperate. With regard to organizing a multinational company, which of the following internal factors has been covered in this example?
A. Structure.
B. People.
C. Culture.
D. Management.
Answer: B. People
Explanation:
The people who work in a company are a very important internal factor because their work makes or breaks a company. When the company does something that can be expected to improve the efficiency of its workers, it is said to be investing in its people.
In the above, Axis is sending workers around the world which is giving these workers much needed exposure. In this day and age where globalization is everything, skills gained from being exposed to different nations are very important and can make workers more efficient.
Juniper Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 16, it paid the full amount due. The amount of the cash paid on August 16 equals:___.
A. $8, 167.50.
B. $9, 652.50.
C. $9, 750.00.
D. $8, 250.00.
E. $8, 152.50.
Answer:
A. $8, 167.50
Explanation:
The fact Juniper company returned $1,500 worth of merchandise, means that it is only obliged to pay the amount of $8,250($9,750-$1,500).
However, the payment was made on 16th August, which is the discount period of 10 days, hence, the cash paid on August 16 is computed thus:
cash paid=amount of merchandise owed*(1-discount rate)
discount rate=1%(1% discount if payment is made within 10 days of the purchase date)
cash paid=$8,250*(1-1%)
cash paid=$ 8,167.50
Two years ago, Global Airlines sold a $250 million bond issue to finance the purchase of new jet airliners. These bonds were issued in at par value with an original maturity of 12 years and a coupon rate of 12%. Determine the value today of one of these bonds to an investor who requires a 14% rate of return on these securities. Is it a discount or premium bond and why
Answer:
$897
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the value today
Using Financial calculator to determine the Present value (PV)
N = (12- 2) = 10 years
I = 14%
PMT =12%*1,000=120
FV = $1000
PV=?
Hence;
PV = $896.68
PV=$897 (Approximately)
Therefore the value today is $897
If Hilltop Turf Farm’s total cost of producing acres of sod is TC = 0.2 Q 2 + 120 Q + 5,000, the marginal cost of producing the 50th acre of sod is:
Answer: $140
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, the marginal cost of producing the 50th acre of sod will be:
TC = 0.2Q² + 120Q + 5000
The marginal cost will be:
= dTC / dQ
= 0.4Q + 120
Then we put the value of Q = 50 into the equation and this will be:
MC = 0.4Q + 120
MC = (0.4 x 50) + 120
MC = 20 + 120
MC = 140
A firm's marginal product of labor is 4 and its marginal product of capital is 5. If the firm adds one unit of labor but does not want its output quantity to change, the firm should A. add 1.25 units of capital. B. use 1.25 fewer units of capital. C. use 0.8 fewer units of capital. D. use 5 fewer units of capital.
Answer: C. use 0.8 fewer units of capital.
Explanation:
The Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution (MRTS) shows how much you can decrease capital or labor by in order to keep production constant if you increase either capital or labor.
It is calculated by the formula:
= Marginal product of labor / Marginal product of capital
= 4 / 5
= 0.8
The firm should use 0.8 fewer units of capital in order to maintain the same production level.
Joshua has been working as a project manager in an information technology company for three years. Martha is a delivery team lead in the same company. When the company receives a project that has to be completed in a short span of time, Joshua decides to increase the daily work hours of the delivery team to accommodate the project. Martha, however, insists that Joshua request the client for a time extension. Not willing to reach an agreement, Joshua and Martha ignore each other's opinions and begin working on the project individually. Which of the following conflict-handling intentions does this scenario portray? Collaborating Accommodating Avoiding Compromising
The conflict-handling deals with collaborating
A vendor sells hot dogs at $17.00 /piece. For every hot dog he spends $11.23 in the raw material. Additionally he spends $0.90 for packing each hotdog and monthly $46.00, $25.00, $13.00 as food truck rent, electricity and other expenses respectively. How much is the vendor contributing to covering his fixed costs or generating profits
Answer: $4.87
Explanation:
The question is asking for the Contribution margin which is the amount left of the selling price after the variable costs have been deducted.
Contribution margin = Selling price - variable costs
= Selling price - Raw materials - packing costs
= 17 - 11.23 - 0.90
= $4.87
If a company has discriminated against minorities in the past, should it be required to give priority to minority applicants today? Why or why not?
Answer:
The description as per the given statement is summarized in the below segment.
Explanation:
There should priorities immigrants, although it has its inherent consequences since it damages the morality of all other project teams and thereby discourages them.This would also dissuade customer prejudice from purchasing the merchandise of the company and then so this might not be beneficial to priorities it.If a firm has invested in corporate bonds, it may engage in a financial futures contract in order to protect itself from :___________
a. declining interest rates.
b. rising interest rates.
c. inflation.
d. changes in hedging activities.
Answer:
b. rising interest rates.
Explanation:
A bond can be defined as a debt or fixed investment security, in which a bondholder (creditor or investor) loans an amount of money to the bond issuer (government or corporations) for a specific period of time.
Generally, the bond issuer is expected to return the principal at maturity with an agreed upon interest to the bondholder, which is payable at fixed intervals.
The par value of a bond is its face value and it comprises of its total dollar amount as well as its maturity value. Also, the par value of a bond gives the basis on which periodic interest is paid. Thus, a bond is issued at par value when the market rate of interest is the same as the contract rate of interest. This simply means that, a bond would be issued at par (face) value when the bond's stated rated is significantly equal to the effective or market interest rate on the specific date it was issued.
In Economics, bonds could either be issued at discount or premium.
Generally, if a business firm has invested in corporate bonds, it may engage in a financial futures contract in order to protect itself from rising interest rates.
Seeing his son graduate from college is most likely a short-term goal for a
person of which of these ages?
A. 8 years old
B. 58 years old
C. 28 years old
D. 18 years old
The answer is c 28 years old
Product K has a unit contribution margin of $120. Product L has a unit contribution margin of $100. Product K requires five furnace hours, while Product L requires four furnace hours. Determine the most profitable product, assuming the furnace is a bottleneck constraint.
Answer: Product L is more profitable
Explanation:
The unit contribution margin per production of product K per bottleneck hour will be:
= $120/5
= $24
The unit contribution margin per production of product L per bottleneck hour will be:
= $100/4
= $25
Product L is more profitable as it gives a profit of ($25 - $24) = $1 more than product K
Matching Items Reported to Cash Flow Statement Categories (Indirect Method).
Adidas AG is a global company that designs and markets sports and fitness products, including footwear, apparel, and accessories. Some of the items included in its recent annual consolidated statement of cash flows presented using the indirect method are listed here. Indicate whether each item is disclosed in the Operating Activities, Investing Activities, or Financing Activities section of the statement or use Not Applicable if the item does not appear on the statement. (Note: This is the exact wording used on the actual statement).
1. Dividends paid.
2. Repayments of short-term borrowings.
3. Depreciation and amortization.
4. Proceeds from reissuance of treasury shares to employees.
5. [Change in] Accounts payable and other liabilities.
6. Cash collections from customers.
7. Purchase of investments.
8. Net income.
9. Purchase of property, plant, and equipment.
10. Increase in receivables and other assets.
Answer:
1. Dividends paid.
Classification: Financing Activity
2. Repayments of short-term borrowings.
Classification: Financing Activity
3. Depreciation and amortization.
Classification: Operating Activities
4. Proceeds from reissuance of treasury shares to employees.
Classification: Financing Activity
5. Change in Accounts payable and other liabilities.
Classification: Operating Activities
6. Cash collections from customers.
Classification: Not Applicable
7. Purchase of investments.
Classification: Financing Activity
8. Net income.
Classification: Operating Activities
9. Purchase of property, plant, and equipment.
Classification: Investing Activities
10. Increase in receivables and other assets.
Classification: Operating Activities
g The fundamental limitation of a matrix structure is that it ________. A. introduces more errors in the decision-making process due to the speed of the process B. institutes a dual hierarchy that violates the unity-of-command principle C. isolates upper management from operational levels D. creates a poor organizational culture
Answer:
The correct answer is the option B: Institutes a dual hierarchy that violates the unity-of-command principle.
Explanation:
To begin with, in the business management field the concept known as "Matrix structure" or matrix management as well is refered to the dynamic way of organizating the company that has the characteristic of having the employees of the business answering directly to two or more superiors of leaders instead of just one. Therefore that in this type of organizational structure sometimes the matters of certain departments tend to interfere or collide with the objectives of others. That is the main reason why it does violates the principle of unity-of-command described in the organizational theory.
Identify the following is structural, frictional, cyclical and seasonal employment.
a. Andrew recently lost his job as an accountant for a large firm because he only knows how to perform the job using a general ledger (paper and pencil), and has been unwilling to learn how to use newly invented accounting software provided by the company.
b. Sam recently lost his job as an accountant for a large firm because he only knows how to perform the job a using a general ledger and has been unwilling to learn how to use newly invented accounting software provided by the company.
c. Teresa just graduated from college and is looking for a full time position with an investment banking firm.
d. A recent recession has reduced the number visitors to a local theme park. The park has had to lay off many of its employee, including Beth.
Answer:
Frictional unemployment occurs when people decided to leave their jobs and look for another or people join the labor force for the first time.
Structural unemployment arises from a situation where there is a mismatch between the skills needed in an economy and the skills possessed by people. Happens a lot when employees need to adapt to new technology.
Cyclical unemployment happens as a result of the economy either growing or shrinking.
a. Andrew recently lost his job as an accountant for a large firm because he only knows how to perform the job using a general ledger (paper and pencil), and has been unwilling to learn how to use newly invented accounting software provided by the company. ⇒ STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
b. Sam recently lost his job as an accountant for a large firm because he only knows how to perform the job a using a general ledger and has been unwilling to learn how to use newly invented accounting software provided by the company. ⇒ STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
c. Teresa just graduated from college and is looking for a full time position with an investment banking firm. ⇒ FRICTIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
d. A recent recession has reduced the number visitors to a local theme park. The park has had to lay off many of its employee, including Beth. ⇒ CYCLICAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
During June, Cisco Company produced 12,000 chainsaw blades. The standard quantity of material allowed per unit was 1.5 pounds of steel per blade at a standard cost of $8 per pound. The actual cost was $7 per pound. The actual pounds of steel that Cisco purchased were 19,500 pounds. All materials purchased were used. Calculate Cisco's materials usage variance.
Answer:
Direct material quantity variance= $12,000 unfavorable
Explanation:
To calculate the direct material quantity variance, we need to use the following formula:
Direct material quantity variance= (standard quantity - actual quantity)*standard price
Direct material quantity variance= (1.5*12,000 - 19,500)*8
Direct material quantity variance= (18,000 - 19,500)*8
Direct material quantity variance= $12,000 unfavorable
A young college student on a tight budget is campaigning for an open city council seat. A friend in her economics class estimates that voters are influenced by TV and newspaper ads according to the following function: Votes = 300TV0.6 NP0.2, where TV represents the number of television ads and NP represents the number of newspaper ads. Thus, the marginal product of a newspaper ad is 60TV0.6 NP–0.8 and the marginal product of a TV ad is 180TV–0.4 NP0.2. A local television ad costs $400, and a local newspaper ad costs $250. If the candidate needs 1,800 votes to win, what is the lowest-cost combination of newspaper and TV ads that will bring her victory?
Answer:
Explanation:
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The cost components of a heater include $38 for the compressor, $14 for the sheet molded compound frame, and $70 per unit for assembly. The factory machines and tools cost is $53,000. The company expects to produce 1,400 heaters in the coming year. What cost function best represents these costs
Answer: y = 122x + 53,000
Explanation:
The cost function takes the form, y = mx + c
Y = total cost
m would be the variable cost because it is the increase in x
x = total number of units to be produced
c = fixed cost because this is the y intercept and represents an amount that will not change regardless of the change in x
Variable cost = compressor + compound frame + assembly
= 38 + 14 + 70
= $122
Fixed cost = $53,000
Cost function is:
y = 122x + 53,000
What is the weighted average cost of capital if a business has a cost of equity of 11%, a yield on debt of 6%, a tax rate of 30%, 100 million market value of debt, and 250 million market value of equity
Answer:
9.028 %
Explanation:
weighted average cost of capital = cost of equity x weight of equity + cost of debt x weight of debt
where,
cost of equity = 11 %
cost of debt (consider after tax) = 6% x (1 - 0.30) = 4.20 %
weight of equity = 250 million ÷ 350 million = 0.71
weight of debt = 100 million ÷ 350 million = 0.29
therefore,
weighted average cost of capital = 11 % x 0.71 + 4.20 % x 0.29
= 9.028 %
The Cherrywood Fine Furniture Company finds itself with excess capacity in its plant and equipment for furniture manufacturing. This excess capacity will be useful in Group of answer choices
Answer: related diversification project
Explanation:
Related diversification simply means the scenario whereby a firm moves into a new industry which possesses vital similarities with the existing industry of the firm.
In this case, since Cherrywood Fine Furniture Company has excess capacity in its plant and equipment for furniture manufacturing, then this can be used for related diversification project.
An investment offers $6,700 per year for 15 years, with the first payment occurring one year from now. a. If the required return is 6 percent, what is the value of the investment today
Answer: $65070
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, the value of the investment today will be:
= amount × pvaf , 1/(1+ rate )^t
= 6700 × pvaf (1/1+6%) ^15
= 6700 × pvaf (1/1.06)^15
= 6700 × 9.712
= $65070
Therefore, the value of the investment today is $65070
A car dealer acquires a used car for $14,000, with terms FOB shipping point. Compute total inventory costs assigned to the used car if additional costs include
$250 for transportation-in.
$300 for shipping insurance.
$900 for car import duties.
$150 for advertising.
$1,250 for sales staff salaries.
$180 for trimming shrubs.
For computing inventory, what cost is assigned to the used car? Included in Inventory Cost Expensed as incurred Cost 14.000 900 Cost Transportation in Import duties Insurance during shipment Advertising Sales staff salaries 300 150 1,250 16.850S 0 $
Answer: $15,450
Explanation:
The inventory cost of the car is every cost that was incurred to get it to the car dealer and ready for sale.
Total inventory cost assigned is:
= Cost of car + transportation-in + shipping insurance + car import duties
= 14,000 + 250 + 300 + 900
= $15,450
The following adjusted trial balance is the result of the adjustments made at the end of the month of July for Ladonna Douglas Corporation.
Ladonna Douglas Corporation
ADJUSTED TRIAL BALANCE
July 31, 20--
ACCOUNT TITLE DEBIT CREDIT
Cash 34,750.00
Accounts Receivable 9,750.00
Office Supplies 2,525.00
Store Supplies 4,785.00
Machinery 10,750.00
Accumulated Depreciation 2,150.00
Accounts Payable 14,300.00
Notes Payable 11,500.00
Common Stock 33,725.00
Retained Earnings 20,000.00
Dividends 13,250.00
Service Revenue 41,500.00
Wages Expense 37,425.00
Rent Expense 3,000.00
Advertising Expense 2,750.00
Office Supplies Expense 1,465.00
Store Supplies Expense 2,150.00
Depreciation Expense 575.00
Totals 123,175.00 123,175.00
Required:
Utilize these adjusted values to perform the closing entries for Ladonna Douglas Corporation.
Answer:
Jul-31
Dr Service revenue $41,500
Dr Retained earnings $5,865
Cr Wages expense $37,425
Cr Rent expense $3,000
Cr Advertising expense $2,750
Cr Office supplies expense $1,465
Cr Store supplies expense $2,150
Cr Depreciation expense $575
Jul-31
Dr Retained earnings $13,250
Cr Dividends $13,250
( To close dividends)
Explanation:
Preparation of the closing entries for Ladonna Douglas Corporation
First step is to prepare the income statement
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenues:
Service revenue $41,500
Less Expenses:
Wages expense $37,425
Rent expense $3,000
Advertising expense $2,750
Office supplies expense $1,465
Store supplies expense $2,150
Depreciation expense $575
Total expenses (-$47,365)
Net Loss ($5,865)
($41,500-$47,365)
Now let Prepare the closing entries
Jul-31
Dr Service revenue $41,500
Dr Retained earnings $5,865
Cr Wages expense $37,425
Cr Rent expense $3,000
Cr Advertising expense $2,750
Cr Office supplies expense $1,465
Cr Store supplies expense $2,150
Cr Depreciation expense $575
( To close income summary)
Jul-31
Dr Retained earnings $13,250
Cr Dividends $13,250
( To close dividends)
Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium. Concerns about pollution cause the government to significantly restrict the production of electricity. At the same time, the value of the dollar falls. What would we expect to happen in the short run?
a. The price level will rise, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.
b. The price level will fall, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.
c. Real GDP will rise, and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.
d. Real GDP will fall, and the price level might rise, fall, or stay the same.
Answer:
the price level will rise, and real GDP might rise, fall, or stay the same.
Explanation:
Short run
In microeconomics, it is simply defined as the timeframe when all resource prices (including wages) are constant not changing.
Long run
This is also known as the period of time when all resource prices (including wages) change/is altered or do not remain the same.
Long-run equilibrium can change with constant long run aggregate supply (LRAS) and potential output thereby leading to changes only in the price level and this can cause inflation. Due to the changing LRAS, causing an increase in potential output leading to economic growth or decreasing potential output leading to negative growth.
Melvin begins his retirement fund at age 30, depositing $1,000 per month until age 50. Cindy begins her retirement fund at age 20, depositing the same $1,000 per month amount until age 50. Both Melvin and Cindy earn 5 percent annual interest on their funds, and there are no tax considerations in this problem. Based on the provided information :____________
a) and assuming they retire at age 50, Cindy will have less than 50 percent more than Melvin
b) and assuming they retire at age 50. Cindy will have exactly 50 percent more than Melvin.
c) and assuming they both retire at age 60. Cindy will have less than Melvin.
d) the difference between the two will get larger with higher inflation
e) and assuming they retire at age 50. Cindy will have over 50 percent more than Melvin.
Answer: D. and assuming they retire at age 50, Cindy will have over 50% more than Melvin
Explanation:
Since Melvin begins his retirement fund at age 30, depositing $1,000 per month until age 50 while Cindy begins her retirement fund at age 20, depositing the same $1,000 per month amount until age 50 with a 5% annual interest on their funds, then we can deduce that if they retire at age 50, Cindy will have over 50% more than Melvin.
Therefore, the correct option is D.
