Answer: The market is weak form efficient
Explanation:
Weak form markets are markets in which stocks are said to incorporate all past information in their prices. Investors who believe that the market is at weak form efficiency believe that since the stock contains past information, using the current information in the company's books to determine if the company is overvalued or undervalued is possible (fundamental analysis).
Warren Buffet's Value Investing means that he invests in stocks that he believes to be undervalued and sells them for higher or holds them when they appreciate. This is consistent with fundamental analysis. If Warren Buffet is beating the market by investing in undervalued stock then the market is indeed weak form efficient.
has a target debt−equity ratio of .50. Its cost of equity is 15 percent, and its cost of debt is 6 percent. If the tax rate is 34 percent, what is the company’s WACC?
Answer:
11.35%
Explanation:
The calculation of WACC is shown below:-
WACC = Cost of equity × (equity ÷ (Debt + Equity)) + cost of debt × (debt ÷ (Debt + Equity)) × (1 - tax rate)
= 0.15 × (1 ÷ 1.50) + 0.06 × (0.50 ÷ 1.50) × (1 - 0.34)
= 0.15 × 0.67 + 0.06 × 0.33 × 0.66
= 0.1005 + 0.013068
= 11.35%
Therefore for computing the WACC we simply applied the above formula.
Suppose a relative has promised to give you $1,000 as a wedding gift the day you get engaged. Assuming a constant interest rate of 5%, consider the present and future values of this gift, depending on when you become engaged. Complete the first row of the table by determining the value of the gift in one and two years if you become engaged today. Present Value Value in One Year Value in Two YearsDate Received (Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)Today 1,000.00 ? ?In 1 year ? 1,000.00 In 2 years ? 1,000.00Complete the first column of the table by computing the present value of the gift if you get engaged in one year or two years.The present value of the gift is _________ if you get engaged in two years than it is if you get engaged in one year.
Answer:
Date Received Present Value Value in 1 Year Value In 2 Years
today $1,000 $1,050 $1,102.50
in 1 year $952.38 $1,000 $1,050
in 2 years $907.03 $952.38 $1,000
The present value of the gift is LOWER (BY $45.35) if you get engaged in two years than it is if you get engaged in one year.
Explanation:
to determine future value:
future value = present value x (1 + interest rate)ⁿ
to determine present value:
present value = future value / (1 + interest rate)ⁿ
Suppose the rate of inflation was 2 percent in India from 2008-2012 and, over that same period, the inflation rate in the United States was 2.7 percent. Based on these inflation trends, which of the following is true?
a. The PPP condition implies that the rupee has depreciated relative to the dollar.
b. The PPP condition implies that the rupee has appreciated relative to the dollar
Answer:
b. The PPP condition implies that the rupee has appreciated relative to the dollar
Explanation:
Remember, the inflation rate looks at how the prices of goods and services in a country increases over a period of time, and it's effects on the the purchasing value or power of money in the country.
As in this scenario, India had 2 percent inflation rate while United States had 2.7 which is a higher price increases not in a different period but the same one, meaning that the Purchasing power parity (PPP) condition of the rupee has appreciated relative to the dollar from 2008-2012.
Mickey and Jenny Porter file a joint tax return, and they itemize deductions. The Porters incur $3,425 in employment-related miscellaneous itemized deductions. They also incur $5,375 of investment interest expense during the year. The Porters' income for the year consists of $178,500 in salary and $4,495 of interest income.
What is the amount of Porters' investment interest expense deduction for the year?
Answer:
$4,995
Explanation:
Calculation of the amount of the Porters' investment interest expense deduction for the year
Based on the information given we were told that Porters' income consists of the amount of
$4,495 of interest income which means that $4,995 will be the investment interest expense deduction for the year. While the amount of $380 ($5,375-$4,995) will be the amount that will be carried forward to the following year.
Therefore Porters' investment interest expense deduction for the year will be $4,995
When preparing an income statement vertical analysis, each revenue and expense is expressed as a percent of net income.
A. True
B. False
A subcontractor is responsible for outfitting six satellites that will be used for solar research. Four of the six have been completed in a total of 600 hours. If the crew has a 75% learning curve, how long should it take them to finish the last two units?
Answer: ∑Tₓ = 201.222
time required to complete the last two units is 201.222 minutes
Explanation:
Given that,
total time required to four units is 600 hours,
Learning curve applied is 75% and from the learning curve coefficient table, total time factor to complete four units at 75% learning curve is 2.946
so
∑Tₙ = T₁ × total time factor
{ ∑Tₙ is total time required to complete all the units which is 600 hrs, T₁ is Time for first unit, total time factor = 2.946 }
we substitute
∑T₄ = ∑T₁ × total time factor
600 = ∑T₁ × 2.946
∑T₁ = 600/2.946
∑T₁ = 203.666 minutes
Now to get the total time required to complete 6 units, we say:
∑T₆ = ∑T₁ × total time factor
Note that total time factor at this point changes;
( from the learning curve coefficient table, total time factor to complete 6 units at 75% learning curve is 3.934)
so we substitute
∑T₆ = 203.666 × 3.934
∑T₆ = 801.222
Now to find how long should it take them to finish the last two units, we say
∑Tₓ = ∑T₆ - ∑T₄
∑Tₓ = 801.222 - 600
∑Tₓ = 201.222
Therefore time required to complete the last two units is 201.222 minutes
The time required to complete the last two units is 201.222 minutes
Given data
Total time required to four units is 600 hours
Learning curve applied is 75% and 75% learning curve is 2.946
∑Tₙ = T₁ × total time factor
{ ∑Tₙ is total time required to complete all the units which is 600 hrs, T₁ is Time for first unit, total time factor = 2.946 }
we substitute
∑T₄ = ∑T₁ × total time factor
600 = ∑T₁ × 2.946
∑T₁ = 600/2.946
∑T₁ = 203.666 minutes
Now to get the total time required to complete 6 units, we say:
∑T₆ = ∑T₁ × total time factor
so we substitute
∑T₆ = 203.666 × 3.934
∑T₆ = 801.222
Now, we will find how long should it take them to finish the last two units
∑Tₓ = ∑T₆ - ∑T₄
∑Tₓ = 801.222 - 600
∑Tₓ = 201.222
In conclusion, the time required to complete the last two units is 201.222 minutes
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An increase in taxes when the economy is above full employment ______ aggregate demand and real GDP, and the price level ______.
Question options :
A. increases; falls
B. decreases; falls
C. does not change; does not change
D. increases; rises
Answer:
B. decreases; falls
Explanation:
let us understand this by looking at the logic behind it. First when the economy is at full employment, there is high demand since there will be increase in money supply through increased circulation from salaries and wages. If government increases taxes, this will reduce purchasing power as money supply will be reduced and therefore demand will be reduced. Also price will fall since according to the Law of demand and supply, if demand is more than supply, price will increase
It will cost $3,000 to acquire a small ice cream cart. Cart sales are expected to be $1,400 a year for three years. After the three years, the cart is expected to be worthless as that is the expected remaining life of the cooling system. What is the payback period of the ice cream cart?
Answer:
2.14 years
Explanation:
Payback calculates the amount of time it takes to recover the amount invested in a project from it cumulative cash flows
Payback period = Amount invested / cash flows = $3,000 / $1,400 = 2.14 years
Twilight Corporation acquired End-of-the-World Products on January 1, 2020 for $6,200,000, and recorded goodwill of $1,000,000 as a result of that purchase. At December 31, 2021, the End-of-the-World Products Division had a fair value of $5,440,000. The net identifiable assets of the Division (including goodwill) had a carrying value of $5,740,000 at that time. What amount of loss on impairment of goodwill should Twilight record in 2021
Answer:
Loss on impairment of goodwill that should be recorded is $300,000
Explanation:
Carrying value of net identifiable assets $5,740,000
Less: Fair value $5,440,000
Loss on impairment of goodwill $300,000
Cole Co. began constructing a building for its own use in January 20X3. During 20X3, Cole incurred interest of $50,000 on specific construction debt, and $20,000 on other borrowings. Interest computed on the weighted-average amount of accumulated expenditures for the building during 20X3 was $40,000. What amount of interest cost should Cole capitalize
Answer: $40,000
Explanation:
When capitalizing Interest for a PPE, accounting procedure is that one looks at the actual interests incurred vs the interest computed on the weighted-average amount of accumulated expenditures for the PPE and then pick the lower of the two for capitalization.
The actual interest incurred is;
= 50,000 + 20,000
= $70,000
The Interest computed on the weighted-average amount of accumulated expenditures for the building during 20X3 = $40,000. This is the lower one and so will be the amount capitalized.
Assume that the current ratio for Arch Company is 2.5, its acid-test ratio is 2.0, and its working capital is $390,000. Answer each of the following questions independently, always referring to the original information. Required: a. How much does the firm have in current liabilities? (Round your final answer to nearest whole dollar.)
Answer:
Current liabilities = 260,000
Explanation:
Given:
Current ratio = 2.5
Working capital = $390,000
Find:
Current liabilities
Computation:
Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities
$390,000 = Current assets - Current liabilities
Current assets = Current liabilities + $390,000
Current ratio = Current assets / Current liabilities
2.5 = [Current liabilities + $390,000] / Current liabilities
2.5 Current liabilities = Current liabilities + $390,000
Current liabilities = 260,000
Here are some important figures from the budget of Crenshaw, Inc., for the second quarter of 2019. April May June Credit sales $689,000 $598,000 $751,000 Credit purchases 302,000 282,000 338,000 Cash disbursements: Wages, taxes, and expenses 137,000 129,000 179,000 Interest 15,600 15,600 15,600 Equipment purchases 53,500 6,600 248,000 The company predicts that 5 percent of its credit sales will never be collected, 35 percent of its sales will be collected in the month of the sale, and the remaining 60 percent will be collected in the following month. Credit purchases will be paid in the month following the purchase. In March 2019, credit sales were $561,000. Using this information, complete the following cash budget: April MAY JUNEBeginning cash balance 182,000 Cash receiptCash Collection from the credit saleTotal cash available Cash Disbursement Purchase $289,000 Wages, Taxes, and expenses Interest Equipment purchases Total cash Disbursement Ending cash balance
Answer and Explanation:
The presentation of the cash budget for the three months is shown below:
Particulars April May June
Beginning
cash balance $182,000 $264,650 $434,150
Add:
Cash receipts :
Credit sales
collections $577,750 $622,700 $621,650
Total cash
available $759,750 $887,350 $1,055,800
Less:
Cash disbursements
Purchases -$289,000 -$302,000 -$282,000
Wages, Taxes
and expenses -$137,000 -$129,000 -$179,000
Interest -$15,600 -$15,600 -$15,600
Equipment
purchases -$53,500 -$6,600 -$248,000
Total
cash disbursements -$495,100 -$453,200 -$724,600
Ending
cash balance $264,650 $434,150 $331,200
Working Notes:
Cash collection from credit sales
Particulars March April May June
Credit sales $561,000 $689,000 $598,000 $751,000
Cash collected :
35% cash collected
in month of sales $196,350 $241,150 $209,300 $262,850
60% cash collected
in following month
of sales $0 $336,600 $413,400 $358,800
Total cash
collected from sales $577,750 $622,700 $621,650
Yan Yan Corp. has a $5,000 par value bond outstanding with a coupon rate of 4.6 percent paid semiannually and 21 years to maturity. The yield to maturity on this bond is 4.1 percent.
What is the price of the bond?
Answer:
Price of the bond = $4,122.36
Explanation:
The value of the bond is the present value(PV) of the future cash receipts expected from the bond. The value is equal to present values of interest payment plus the redemption value (RV).
Value of Bond = PV of interest + PV of RV
The value of bond for Yan Yan Corp. be worked out as follows:
Step 1
PV of interest payments
Semi annul interest payment
= 4.6% × 5,000 × 1/2 = 115
Semi-annual yield = 4.1%/2 = 2.05 % per six months
Total period to maturity (in months) = (2 × 21) = 41 periods
PV of interest =
115 × (1- (1+0.0205)^(-21)/0.0205)=1,946.47
Step 2
PV of Redemption Value
= 5000 × (1.0205^(-41) = 2,175.89
Step 3:Price of the bond
Total present Value = 1,946.47 + 2,175.89 = 4,122.36
Price of the bond = $4,122.36
Dairy Wishes, a local ice cream store, finds
that it sells out of ice cream sandwiches at the current price of $1. It raises the price to increase its
revenues and finds that no one buys ice cream sandwiches anymore
The demand for icecream sandwiches is
a. inelastic.
b. elastic.
c. perfectly inelastic.
d. perfectly elastic.
e. unitary elastic.
Answer:
d. perfectly elastic.
Explanation:
Demand is perfectly elastic if it at the current price, the product is sold out but if there is a change in price demand falls to zero. the demand curve is horizontal
Demand in perfectly inelastic if there is no change in quantity demanded regardless of the change in price.
If the absolute value of price elasticity is greater than one, it means demand is elastic. Elastic demand means that quantity demanded is sensitive to price changes.
Demand is inelastic if a small change in price has little or no effect on quantity demanded. The absolute value of elasticity would be less than one
Demand is unit elastic if a small change in price has an equal and proportionate effect on quantity demanded.
TB MC Qu. 149 A machine with a cost... A machine with a cost of $133,000 and accumulated depreciation of $86,500 is sold for $53,000 cash. The amount that should be reported in the operating activities section reported under the direct method is:
Answer:
$0
Explanation:
Under the direct method of cash flow statement the operating activities recorded the cash revenues and cash payment only
In the given situation, there is a machine cost, accumulated depreciation and the sale of the machine is given
Nothing should be recorded in operating activities as the sale of the machine come under the investing activity
Therefore $0 should be reported
Stellar Corporation has a cumulative temporary difference related to depreciation of $542,000 at December 31, 2017. This difference will reverse as follows: 2018, $37,000; 2019, $225,000; and 2020, $280,000. Enacted tax rates are 35% for 2018 and 2019, and 40% for 2020. Compute the amount Stellar should report as a deferred tax liability at December 31, 2017. Deferred tax liability at December 31, 2017
Answer:
$203,700
Explanation:
2018 2019 2020
Temporary difference $37,000 $225,000 $280,000
Tax rate 35% 35% 40%
Deferred tax liability $12,950 $78,750 $112,000
Deferred tax liability to be reported at December 31, 2017 = $12,950 + $78,750 + $112,000 = $203,700
A common stock pays an annual dividend per share of $1.80. The risk-free rate is 5%, and the risk premium for this stock is 4%. If the annual dividend is expected to remain at $1.80 per share, what is the value of the stock
Answer:
The value of the stock today is $20
Explanation:
Using the CAPM equation, we first calculate the required rate of retunr on the stock.
The equation for CAPM is,
r = rRF + Beta * rpM
Where,
rRF is the risk free raterpM is the risk premium on marketBeta * rpM is the risk premium on stockr = 0.05 + 0.04
r = 0.09 or 9%
The value of the stock can be calculated using the zero growth model of DDM. The DDM values the stock based on the present value of the expected future dividends from the stock. As the dividend from the stock is expected to remain constant through out to an indefinite period, the value of the stock today is,
P0 = Dividend / r
P0 = 1.8 / 0.09
P0 = $20
Company expects to sell units of finished product in and units in . The company has units on hand on 1 and desires to have an ending inventory equal to % of the next month's sales. sales are expected to be units. Prepare 's production budget for and .
Complete Question:
Yasmin Company expects to sell 1,900 units of finished product in January and 2,250 units in February. The company has 270 units on hand on 1st January and desires to have an ending inventory equal to 20% of the next month's sales. March sales are expected to be 2,350 units. Prepare Yasmin's production budget for January and February.
Answer:
680 Units for January and 250 units for February.
Explanation:
Production Budget can be calculated using the following formula:
Production Budget = Expected Sales + Desired Ending Inventory Units - Opening Inventory
The formula is reflected in a tabular form below:
Production Budget For Yasmin Incorporation
January February
Expected Future Sales (Unit) 900 250
Add: Desired Ending Inventory Units 50 70
Less: Openning Inventory Units 270 70
Production Units 680 250
A company developed the following per unit materials standards for its product: 3 pounds of direct materials at $5 per pound. If 10000 units of product were produced last month and 31250 pounds of direct materials were used, the direct materials quantity variance was
Answer:
Direct material quantity variance= $6,250 unfavorable
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Standard:
3 pounds of direct materials at $5 per pound.
10,000 units of product were produced last month and 31,250 pounds of direct materials were used.
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= (3*10,000 - 31,250)*5
Direct material quantity variance= $6,250 unfavorable
If Colombia spends 2 hours producing coffee and 6 hours producing oranges, and Cuba spends 3 hours producing coffee and 1 hour producing oranges, which of the following are true?
Select the correct answer below:_________.
A. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing oranges, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing coffee.
B. Colombia does not have an absolute advantage producing any goods, but Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges.
C. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges.
D. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, but Cuba does not have an absolute advantage producing any good.
Answer: C. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that Colombia spends 2 hours producing coffee and 6 hours producing oranges, and Cuba spends 3 hours producing coffee and 1 hour producing oranges.
Since Columbia spends a lesser time producing coffee and Cuba spends a lesser time producing oranges, it means that Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges.
rane Company had the following assets on January 1, 2017.
Item Cost Purchase Date Useful Life (in years) Salvage Value
Machinery $69,580 Jan. 1, 2007 10 $0
Forklift 29,400 Jan. 1, 2014 5 0
Truck 32,736 Jan. 1, 2012 8 2,944
During 2017, each of the assets was removed from service. The machinery was retired on January 1. The forklift was sold on June 30 for $11,760. The truck was discarded on December 31.
Journalize all entries required on the above dates, including entries to update depreciation, where applicable, on disposed assets. The company uses straight-line depreciation. All depreciation was up to date as of December 31, 2016.
Answer:
Journal entries are prepared below
Explanation:
Journal entries required are given as follows
Jan. 1 (To record retirement of machinery)
Debit Credit
Accumulated depreciation-equipment $69,580
Equipment $69,580
June. 30 (To record the depreciation expense on forklift)
Debit Credit
Depreciation expense 2940
Accumulated depreciation-equipment 2940
Working
Annual depreciation = $29,400 / 5 years = $5880
depreciation for 6 months = $5880 x 6/12 = $2940
June. 30 (To record sale of forklift)
Debit Credit
Cash 11760
Accumulated depreciation-equipment(w) 20580
Equipment 29400
Gain on disposal of plant assets 2940
Working
Accumulated depreciation = 5880 x 3.5 years
Dec. 31 (To record depreciation expense on truck)
Debit Credit
Depreciation expense 3724
Accumulated depreciation-equipment 3724
Working
Annual depreciation on truck = ($32,736- $2,944) / 8 years = $3724
Depreciation for 2017 = $3724
Dec. 31 (To record discarding of the truck)
Debit Credit
Salvaged materials 2,944
Accumulated depreciation-equipment 22344
Loss on disposal of plant assets 7448
Equipment 32,736
Working
Accumulated depreciation = 3724 x 6 years = 22,344
The stock in Bowie Enterprises has a beta of .87. The expected return on the market is 11.70 percent and the risk-free rate is 2.89 percent. What is the required return on the company's stock
Answer:
10.55%
Explanation:
The stock in Bowie's enterprise has a beta of 0.87
The expected return on the market is 11.70%
The risk free rate is 2.89%
Therefore, the required return on the company stock can be calculated as follows
= 2.89%+0.87(11.70%-2.89%)
= 2.89%+10.179%-2.5143%
= 2.89%+7.6647%
= 10.55%
Hence the required return on the company's stock is 10.55%
Quality improvement teams are groups of people from various work areas who define, analyze, and solve common production problems.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
Explanation:
The quality improvement teams are groups of employees that are from various departments who come together and meet regularly in order to define, analyze, and then solve common production problems.
The aim of the quality improvement team is to improve the production process. This is achievable by them working on their methods.
Which of the following would increase the likelihood that a company would increase its debt ratio, other things held constant? a. The company's stock price hits a new low. b. An increase in costs incurred when filing for bankruptcy. c. An increase in the personal tax rate. d. The Federal Reserve tightens interest rates in an effort to fight inflation. e. An increase in the corporate tax rate.
Answer:
Option e: An increase in the corporate tax rate
Explanation:
Corporate income tax rate is used to know how much people are willing to invest their new capital and also where they will place that new capital.
An increase in it is likely to encourage a company to use more debt in its capital structure.
The lower the corporate tax rate, the more it drives or leads to growth in capital stock, wages, jobs and others while the higer(increase) in corporate income tax rate, the more it affects economic decisions.
An Increase in a company's debt ratio will therefore lead to an increase in the marginal cost of both debt and equity financing. Also this action may lower the company's WACC
An investment adviser representative (IAR) asks a customer for a loan of $5,000. The customer agrees, and both the customer and the IAR document the loan by signing a written agreement. Under the provisions of the Uniform Securities Act, the IAR:
Answer:
D. Has not committed an unethical act since the loan was documented in writing.
Explanation:
Section 102 of the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 specifies that it is unlawful and unethical for an investment adviser representative to enter into a contract with a client except it is provided in writing that he does not stand to gain any financial profit, that no assignment of the contract would be made without the consent of the other party, and that if there is any change in the membership of the contract, the other party would be notified.
So, if the contract was documented between the investment adviser and the client, then it would not be unethical conduct.
Match each term to the correct defintion.
Terms:
a. Benchmarking
b. Efficiency variance
c. Cost variance
d. Standard cost
Definitions:
1. Measures whether the quantity of materials or labor used to make the actual number of outputs is within the standard allowed for the number of outputs.
2. Uses standards based on best practice.
3. Measures how well the business keeps unit costs of materials and labor inputs within standards.
4. A price, cost, or quantity that is expected under normal conditions.
Answer:
A = 2
B = 1
C = 3
D = 4
Explanation:
Which of the following is not a good example of a marketing-related key success factor?
A. a well-known and well-respected brand name
B. breadth of product line and product selection
C. proven ability to improve production processes
D. clever advertising
E. courteous, personalized customer service
Answer: A. a well-known and well-respected brand name
Explanation:
Good examples of a marketing-related key success factor include breadth of product line and product selection, proven ability to improve production processes, clever advertising and courteous, personalized customer service.
Therefore, a well-known and well-respected brand name is not among the options for Marketing related success factors.
On December 31, 2016, when its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a debit balance of $1,432, Sunland Company estimates that 9% of its accounts receivable balance of $105,900 will become uncollectible and records the necessary adjustment to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. On May 11, 2017, Sunland Company determined that B. Jared’s account was uncollectible and wrote off $1,091. On June 12, 2017, Jared paid the amount previously written off.Required:Prepare the journal entries on December 31, 2016, May 11, 2017, and June 12, 2017.
Answer: Please see explanation column for answers
Explanation:
1) To record bad debts expense
Date Account Debit Credit
Dec 31, 2016 Bad Debt Expense $10,963
Allowance for doubtful account $10,963
Calculation ;
Bad debts expense
9% x $105,900 = $9,531
Adjustment= $9,531 + debit balance of $1,432=$10,963
2) To write off uncollectible accounts receivables
Date Account Debit Credit
May 11, 2017 Allowance for doubtful account $1,091.
Accounts receivable--- B. Jared $1,091.
3) To reinstate accounts accounts previously written off
Date Account Debit Credit
June 12, 2017 Accounts receivable--- B. Jared $1,091.
Allowance for doubtful account $1,091.
3b)to collect cash from receivables
Date Account Debit Credit
June 12, 2017 Cash $1,091.
Accounts receivable--- B. Jared $1,091.
Coronado Industries is planning to sell 900 boxes of ceramic tile, with production estimated at 470 boxes during May. Each box of tile requires 44 pounds of clay mix and a 0.25 hour of direct labor. Clay mix costs $0.40 per pound and employees of the company are paid $22 per hour. Manufacturing overhead is applied at a rate of 110% of direct labor costs. Coronado has 4700 pounds of clay mix in beginning inventory and wants to have 3900 pounds in ending inventory. What is the total amount to be budgeted in pounds for direct materials to be purchased for the month
Answer:
Total pounds= 19,880
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Production= 470 boxes
Each box of tile requires 44 pounds of clay mix
Beginning inventory= 4,700 pounds
Desired ending inventory= 3,900 pounds
To calculate the direct material purchase, we need to use the following formula:
Purchases= production + desired ending inventory - beginning inventory
Direct material budget (in pounds):
Production= 470*44= 20,680
Desired ending inventory= 3,900
Beginning inventory= (4,700)
Total pounds= 19,880
Let's say that you choose to buy bread in a grocery store. According to the marginal benefit and marginal cost principle, how many loaves of bread will you purchase if you know the following:
A loaf of bread costs $2.00. Each dollar is worth 100 utils to you (so $2 is worth 200 utils). The first loaf of bread gives you 400 utils of satisfaction. The second loaf of bread gives you 320 utils of satisfaction. The third loaf of bread gives you 280 utils of satisfaction. The fourth loaf of bread gives you 220 utils of satisfaction. The fifth loaf of bread gives you 160 utils of satisfaction. The sixth loaf of bread gives you 30 utils of satisfaction. The seventh loaf of bread gives you no more additional utils.
1. Four loaves.
2. One loaf.
3. Three loaves.
4. Two loaves.
5. Six loaves.
6. Five loaves.
7. Seven loaves.
It will be advisable to purchase six loaves of bread to derive the optimum amount of marginal utility upon consumption. Hence, option 6 is correct.
What is marginal utility?The utility derived upon consumption of each additional unit of a product, given that other things remain constant, is known as the marginal utility derived.
It has been provided that the utility derived upon the consumption of seventh loaf will not derive further utility. And thus, six loaves derive optimum amount of utility for the consumer.
Hence, option 6 holds true regarding deriving the marginal utility.
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