Answer:
Because this market is a monopolistically competitive market, you can tell that it is in long-run equilibrium by the fact that P = ATC, P>ATC, MR =MC, or MR>MC at the optimal quantity. Furthermore, the quantity the firm produces in long-run equilibrium is the efficient scale. True False
This indicates that there is a markup on marginal cost in the market for shirts. True False
Explanation:
In the long run, monopolistically-competitive entities produce at a level where marginal cost and marginal revenue are equal. This makes it impossible for individual companies to sell their products at prices above the average cost. This situation means that monopolistically-competitive companies will always earn zero economic profit in the long run.
Selected sales and operating data for three divisions of different structural engineering firms are given as follows: Division A Division B Division C Sales $ 12,000,000 $ 14,000,000 $ 25,000,000 Average operating assets $ 3,000,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 5,000,000 Net operating income $ 600,000 $ 560,000 $ 800,000 Minimum required rate of return 14% 10% 16% Required: 1. Compute the return on investment (ROI) for each division using the formula stated in terms of margin and turnover. 2. Compute the residual income (loss) for each division. 3. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 15% rate of return. a. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity
Answer:
1. See part 1 below for the calculations.
2. We have:
Division A's Residual Income (loss) = $180,000
Division B's Residual Income (loss) = ($140,000)
Division C's Residual Income (loss) = $0
3.a. Only Division B will probably accept the investment opportunity.
3.b. Divisions A and B will probably accept the investment opportunity.
Explanation:
Note: This question is not complete as the part 3-b of the requirement is omitted. The question is therefore completed before answering the question by providing the part 3-b as follows:
b. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunity?
The explanation of the answer is now provided as follows:
The following are given:
Division A Division B Division C
Sales $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $25,000,000
Average operating assets $3,000,000 $7,000,000 $5,000,000
Net operating income $600,000 $560,000 $800,000
Min. req'd rate of return 14% 10% 16%
1. Compute the return on investment (ROI) for each division using the formula stated in terms of margin and turnover.
The relevant formulae are as follows:
Margin = Net Operating Income / Sales
Turnover = Sales / Average Operating Assets
Return on Investment = Margin * Turnover
Therefore, we have:
Division A:
Margin = $600,000 / $12,000,000 = 0.05, or 5%
Turnover = $12,000,000 / $3,000,000 = 4 times
Return on Investment = 5% * 4 = 0.20, or 20%
Division B:
Margin = $560,000 / $14,000,000 = 0.04, or 4%
Turnover = $14,000,000 / $7,000,000 = 2 times
Return on Investment = 4% * 2 = 0.08, or 8%
Division C:
Margin = $800,000 / $25,000,000 = 0.032, or 3.20%
Turnover = $25,000,000 / $ 5,000,000 = 5 times
Return on Investment = 3.2% * 5 = 0.16, or 16%
2. Compute the residual income (loss) for each division.
The following is the formula to use:
Residual Income (loss) = Net Operating Income - (Minimum Required Return * Average Operating Assets)
Therefore, we have:
Division A's Residual Income (loss) = $600,000 - (14% * $3,000,000) = $180,000
Division B's Residual Income (loss) = $560,000 - (10% * $7,000,000) = ($140,000)
Division C's Residual Income (loss) = $800,000 - (16% * $5,000,000) = $0
3-a. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 15% rate of return. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunity?
If a division's Return on Investment (ROI) is less than 15%, the decision criterion is to accept the investment opportunity. Otherwise, it will be rejected. Therefore, only Division B is will probably accept the investment opportunity, based on the results of Part 1 above. Division A and C will reject it.
3-b. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 15% rate of return. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunity?
The decision criterion is for a division to accept the investment opportunity if its minimum required rate of return is lower than 15%. Otherwise, it will be rejected.
Based on the information in the question, Divisions A and B will probably accept the investment opportunity. Division C will reject it.
Gizmo Inc. purchased a one-year insurance policy on October 1 for $5,280. The adjusting entry on December 31 would be: (If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.)
Answer and Explanation:
The adjusting entry is shown below:
Insurance Expense ($5,280 × 3 months ÷ 12 months) $1,320
To Prepaid Insurance $1,320
(being the insurance expense is recorded)
Here the insurance expense is debited as it increased the expense and credited the prepaid insurance as it decreased the assets
The reporting of net cash provided or used by operating activities that lists the major items of operating cash receipts, such as receipts from customers, and subtracts the major items of operating cash disbursements, such as cash paid for merchandise, is referred to as the:
Direct method
Explanation:
Suppose net exports and net capital outflow are in equilibrium in a small open economy. If foreign governments adopt expansionary fiscal policy, in the small open economy the real exchange rate ____________ and net exports ____________. g
Answer:
the small open economy the real exchange rate DEPRECIATES and net exports INCREASE.
Explanation:
If the government adopts an expansionary monetary policy, then the country's currency will depreciate since a higher interest rate will result in a lower value according to the PPP thoery. When a currency depreciates, the exports become cheaper for foreign countries, so they increase. While the imports become more expensive and they decrease.
The operating income calculated using variable costing and absorption costing amounts to $9,100 and $11,200. There were no beginning inventories. Determine the total fixed manufacturing overhead that will be expensed under absorption costing for the year.
Answer:
$2,100
Explanation:
The difference between variable costing income and absorption costing income arises due to fixed cost deferred in inventory. This is the total fixed manufacturing overhead that will be expensed under absorption costing.
Calculation :
Fixed Cost in Inventory = $11,200 - $9,100
= $2,100
Which of the following statements is false? Question 21 options: Not all economists are agreed as to whether government should bail out companies in financial trouble. Not all economists prefer a rule-based monetary policy to discretionary monetary policy. Rule-based monetary policy advocates often assert that discretionary monetary policy can be motivated by politics. The tax multiplier is always larger than the government spending mult
Answer:
The tax multiplier is always larger than the government spending multiplier
Explanation:
As we know that
Tax multiplier = mpc ÷ (1 - mpc)
Here mpc means marginal propensity to consume
And,
Government spending multiplier= 1 ÷ (1 - mpc)
So based on this the government spending multiplier should always be more than the tax multiplier
Therefore the last option should be considered
The net asset value of shares in a closed-end investment company is $36. An investor buys the shares for $34 in the secondary market. The company distributes $1 and after one year, the net asset rises to $42. The investor sells the shares for $43 in the secondary market. What is the percentage return on the investment
Answer:
Closed-End Investment Company
The percentage return on the investment is:
= = 29.41%
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Net asset value of share = $36
Price paid by an investor = $34
Dividend distributed = $1
Net asset value after one year = $42
Selling price in the secondary market by the investor = $43
Total amount realized by the investor = $44 ($43 + $1)
Cost of investment = $34
Dollar return on the investment = $10 ($44 - $34)
Percentage return on the investment = Return on investment/Cost of investment * 100
= $10/$34 * 100
= 29.41%
Acme Air Compressor Company has decided to limit the number of compressors it will supply to some of its distributors that it suspects are selling a line of compressors made by one of its competitors. Acme is using its referent power in its distribution channel.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
b. False
Explanation:
A Referent power in an organization my be defined as the power of a person or a company that is based on high level of identification with that of admiration or inspiration or out of respect.
Thus in the context, the Acme company does not uses its referent power to its distribution channel when the company decides to limit the supply of the its compressors to some of its distributors as the distributors are selling some of the air compressors of the competitor company.
Hence the answer is FALSE.
How jse reported the negative impact of the coronavirus on the economic conditions
Answer:
C
Explanation:
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Samantha Rose Inc. made a $25,000 sale on account with the following terms: 1/15, n/30. If the company uses the net method to record sales made on credit, how much should be recorded as revenue
Answer:
$24,750
Explanation:
The computation of the amount that should be recorded is shown below"
Sales on account = $25,000
Credit term = 1/15, n/30
Sales discount rate = 1%
Now
Sales discount = Sales on account × Sales discount rate
= 25,000 × 1%
= $250
So,
Net sales = Sales- Sales discount
= $25,000 - $250
= $24,750
Mary makes 10 pies and 20 cakes a day and her opportunity cost of producing a cake is 2 pies. Tim makes 20 pies and 10 cakes a day and his opportunity cost of producing a cake is 4 pies. If Mary and Tim specialize in the good in which they have a comparative advantage, _________
A. Mary produces only cakes while Tim produces only pies
B. Mary produces only pies
C. Tim produces both pies and cakes
D. Tim produces only cakes while Mary produces only pies
Answer:
A. Mary produces only cakes while Tim produces only pies
Explanation:
I will start by describing the concept called comparative advantage. Comparative advantage can be described as a businesses ability to produce at a reduced or lower opportunity cost than others. Given this definition, we can see that Mary's opportunity cost of producing cakes is lower than Tims opportunity cost. So Mary has an advantage over Tim in the production of cakes. So the answer to this question is A. Mary should specialize in the making of cakes while Tim should specalize in pie making
At the beginning of the year, Crane Company estimates annual overhead costs to be $2400000 and that 400000 machine hours will be operated. Using machine hours as a base, the amount of overhead applied during the year if actual machine hours for the year was 375000 hours is
Answer:
the amount of overhead applied during the year is $2,250,000
Explanation:
The computation of the overhead applied is shown below;
= Estimated annual overhead ÷ machine hours × actual machine hours
= $2,400,000 ÷ 400,000 machine hours × 375,000 hours
= $2,250,000
hence, the amount of overhead applied during the year is $2,250,000
An individual has $30,000 invested in a stock with a beta of 0.7 and another $70,000 invested in a stock with a beta of 1.2. If these are the only two investments in her portfolio, what is her portfolio's beta? Round your answer to two decimal places.
Answer:
1.05
Explanation:
Beta measures systematic risk. Systemic risk are risk that are inherent in the economy. They cannot be diversified away.
The higher beta is, the higher the systemic risk and the higher the compensation demanded for by investors
The portfolio's beta can be determined by adding together the weighted beta of each stock in the portfolio
weighted beta of a stock = percentage of the stock in the portfolio x beta of the stock
total value of the portfolio = $30,000 + $70,000 = $100,000
percentage of stock A in the portfolio = $30,000 / $100,000 = 0.30
percentage of stock B in the portfolio = $70,000 / $100,000 = 0.70
weighted beta of stock A = 0.30 x 0.7 = 0.21
weighted beta of stock B = 0.70 x 1.2 = 0.84
Portfolio beta = 0.21 + 0.84 = 1.05
Suppose that the U.S. government decides to charge wine producers a tax. Before the tax, 40 billion bottles of wine were sold every year at a price of $7 per bottle. After the tax, 35 billion bottles of wine are sold every year; consumers pay $9 per bottle, and producers receive $6 per bottle (after paying the tax). The amount of the tax on a bottle of wine isper bottle. Of this amount, the burden that falls on consumers isper bottle, and the burden that falls on producers isper bottle. True or False: The effect of the tax on the quantity sold would have been larger if the tax had been levied on consumers.
Answer and Explanation:
The computation is shown below:
The amount of the tax for the wine bottle is
= $9 per bottle - $6 per bottle
= $3 per bottle
Before the tax, the price per bottle is $7 per bottle
The Tax burden on consumers is
= $9 - $7
= $2 per bottle
And, the tax burden on producers is
= $7 per bottle - $6 per bottle
= $1 per bottle
So, the given statement is false as the impact would remain the same whether it is for producer or consumer
Hot Shot Delivery Inc. provides the following year end data:
2020 2019
Cash $65,000 $38,000
Accounts Receivable 60,000 39,000
Merchandise Inventory 66,000 26,000
Property, Plant & Equip 219,000 154,000
Total Assets 410,000 257,000
Sales Revenue $530,000
Cost of Goods Sold 180,000
Interest Expense 30,000
Net Income 112,000
Calculate the rate of return on total assets for 2018.
a. 55.3%.
b. 52.5%.
c. 42.6%.
d. 27.3%.
Answer:
c. 42.6%
Explanation:
Average total assets = $410,000+$257,000/2
Average total assets = $667,000
Average total assets = $333,500
Net income = $112,000
Interest expenses = $30,000
Return on total assets = Net income + Interest expenses / Average total assets
Return on total assets = $112,000 + $30,000 / $333,500
Return on total assets = 0.42388060
Return on total assets = 42.39%
On May 11, 2012, your calendar year firm pays $6,000 for a used computer server, its only asset purchase for the year, and estimates that the server will have a salvage value of $500. If no Section 179 deduction is taken, what is your firm’s maximum 2012 deduction for depreciation?
Answer:
Calendar-Year Firm
The firm’s maximum 2012 deduction for depreciation is:
= $917.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Purchase of a used computer server on May 11, 2012 = $6,000
Since the server is a used one, we assume a four-year useful life
Salvage value = $500
Assumed useful life = 4 years
Depreciable amount = $5,500 ($6,000 - $500)
Since the firm does not take the Section 179 Deduction, which would have allowed it to expense the whole depreciable amount this 2012, the depreciation expense for the first year is calculated as follows:
Annual depreciation expense, using the straight-line method = $1,375
For 2012, the firm's maximum deduction for depreciation will be:
= $917 ($1,375 * 8/12) (covering the months from May 11 to December 31)
Suppose that today you buy a bond with an annual coupon rate of 10 percent for $1,120. The bond has 17 years to maturity. What rate of return do you expect to earn on your investment
Answer:
8.63%
Explanation:
The expected rate of return on the bond can be determined using a financial calculator bearing in mind that the calculator would be set to its end date before making the following inputs:
N=17(number of annual coupons in 17 years)
PMT=100(annual coupon=face value*coupon rate=$1000*10%=$100)
PV=-1120(the current price is $1,120)
FV=1000(the face value of the bon is $1000)
CPT
I/Y=8.63%
EXCEL APPROACH:
=rate(nper,pmt,-pv,fv)
nper=N=17
=rate(17,100,-1120,1000)
rate=8.63%
Winston Company reported net income of $50,000 for the year. During the year, accounts receivable decreased by $7,000, accounts payable increased by $3,000 and depreciation expense of $5,000 was recorded. Net cash provided by operating activities for the year is Group of answer choices $40,000. $65,000. $49,000. $45,000.
Answer:
$65000
Explanation:
Below is the calculation:
To find the net cash from the operating activity, we are required to add depreciation, accounts payable and accounts receivables.
Net income of the company = $50000
Add- expenses of depreciation = 5000
Add - Increase in accounts payable = 3000
Add - Decrease in accounts receivable = $7000
Thus net cash from operating activity = 50000 + 5000 + 3000 + 7000 = $65000
considers the problem of building railway tracks under the assumption that pieces fit exactly with no slack. Now consider the real problem, in which pieces don’t fit exactly but allow for up to 10 degrees of rotation to either side of the "proper" alignment. Explain how to formulate the problem so it could be solved by simulated annealing
Answer:
By using simulated annealing we will sample the next state, evaluate and take the next state according to the probability e^Δv
Value function ( V ) = ( a * number of gaps ) + ( b * number of misconnected pieces ) + ( c * sum of sizes of gaps )
a,b,c = adjustable
Explanation:
In order to solve this problem by simulated annealing
First condition : assuming that pieces of the railways tracks fit exactly with no slack
Assume a state configuration of 32 pieces, use of discrete operations whose function is to remove pieces and reconnect it somewhere else without slack , we will also consider a continuous operations to help change angles to real values
Second condition : considering a real problem
This condition can be considered to be a closed loop because when one joint is moved all other joints are moved, here we will consider using a heuristic function
By using simulated annealing we will sample the next state, evaluate and take the next state according to the probability e^Δv
Value function ( V ) = ( a * number of gaps ) + ( b * number of misconnected pieces ) + ( c * sum of sizes of gaps )
a,b,c = adjustable
Nike has so far had $30,000,000 in losses at its shoe factory in Vietnam in 2017. The additional revenue that it will earn from producing an additional shoe is $100 while the additional cots incurred for that additional shoe is $99.99. Should Nike continue operations in that factory and produce that additional shoe
Answer: c. Yes, because the marginal revenue from producing the additional shoe is greater than the marginal costs.
Explanation:
When making financial decisions, companies abide by the principle of Sunk Costs. This means that money that has already been spent, should not have any effect on future financial decisions. The $30 million that has been lost already will therefore not be considered.
The only figures now are the additional cost and revenue. The additional revenue is more than the additional cost so this shoe should be produced because it brings in a profit of $0.01.
All of the following assets require a title as proof of ownership, except: Group of answer choices Life insurance. Boat. Home. Vehicle.
Answer:
Life insurance.
Explanation:
A life insurance policy can be defined as a contract between a policyholder and an insurer, in which the insurer agrees to pay an amount of money to a specific beneficiary either upon the death of the insured person (decedent) or after a set period of time.
All of the following assets such as home, boat, vehicle require a title as proof of ownership, except a life insurance because no one person can present a proof to attest to the ownership of their life.
Simply stated, a life of an individual is abstract and as such can not be quantified or qualified by any document as a proof to be presented to another person or business entity. Thus, a life insurance cannot be used as a collateral to obtain credits or loans from a financial institution or investors.
Test Tech has preferred stock outstanding that pays an $10.85 annual dividend. It price is $125. What is the required rate of return on the preferred stock
Answer:
8.7%
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the required rate of return on the preferred stock
Using this formula
Required rate of return=Annual dividend/Price
Let plug in the formula
Required rate of return=$10.85/$125
Required rate of return=0.087*100
Required rate of return=8.7%
Therefore the required rate of return on the preferred stock is 8.7%
Bloom Company management predicts that it will incur fixed costs of $251,000 and earn pretax income of $365,100 in the next period. Its expected contribution margin ratio is 61%. Required: 1. Compute the amount of total dollar sales. 2. Compute the amount of total variable costs
Answer and Explanation:
The computation is shown below;
a. The amount of the total dollar sales is
Pretax income = Sales value - Variable cost - Fixed cost
where,
Sales value - variable cost = Contribution margin
$365,100 = Contribution margin - $251,000
So,
Contribution margin = $616,100
Now
Contribution margin = Sales value × Contribution margin ratio
$616,100 = Sales value × 61%
So,
Sales value = $1,010,000
b. The total variable cost is
= Sales - fixed cost - pre tax income
= $1,010,000 - $251,000 - $365,100
= $393,900
Assume Peanut Butter and Jelly are two complement products. For both markets explain what happens for an increase in the Supply of Jelly to both the Peanut butter and Jelly markets.
Answer:
Complementary goods are goods that are consumed together
If the supply of Jelly increases, the supply curve for jelly shifts rightward. As a result of the rightward shift, price decreases and quantity increases.
Because jelly and peanut butter are complements, an increase in the supply leads to an increase in the supply of peanut butter.
the supply curve of peanut butter shifts outward also. As a result of the rightward shift, price decreases and quantity increases.
Explanation:
A complimentary service or product is one that is employed in connection with just another good or service. When ingested solo, the complement product is usually of little or no value. If a commodity has a positive connection with another product, it is considered complimentary.
The supply curve for jelly goes rightward as the supply of jelly increases. Price drops and quantity volume increases of the rightward shift. Because jelly and peanut butter complement one other, an increase in jelly availability leads to an increase in peanut butter supply. Peanut butter's supply curve is also shifting outward. Price decreases and quantity increases as a result of the rightward shift.
The cross-price elasticity of demand is equal to 2 and larger than 1, indicating that demand is elastic and positive since wheat and rice are complimentary items, and as the price of wheat rises, so does the demand for rice.
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Finisher Inc. sells merchandise of $250,000 in 2020 that includes a three-year limited warranty. Warranty costs are estimated to be 1% of sales. The company incurred actual costs of $800 in 2020 related to the warranties. a. Record the warranty accrual at the time of sale in 2020. b. Record the adjustment to the warranty accrual for actual warranty costs in 2020.
Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
a. Record the warranty accrual at the time of sale in 2020.
Debit Warranty expense = $250,000 × 1% = $2,500
Credit Warranty Liability $2,500
(To record the warranty accrual)
b. Record the adjustment to the warranty accrual for actual warranty costs in 2020.
Debit Warranty Liability $800
Credit Cash and Payables $800
The GASB requires governments to present budgetary comparisons in their external annual financial statements (either as an additional financial statement or as schedules in required supplementary information). What does the GASB require these statements/schedules to include
Answer:
The GASB requires these statements/schedules to include:
1. budgetary comparisons for the activities that are reported in the general fund and each major special revenue fund.
2. schedules showing the original budget, the final appropriations budget, and actual inflows, outflows, and balances on a budgetary basis.
Explanation:
The purpose of GASB section 34 is to improve the financial transparency of state and local governments' fiscal reports. It also increases governmental accountability, making it possible for citizens to participate in deciding operating budgets of their states and local governments.
A certain machine will have a cost of $25,000 (then $) six years from now. Find the PW of the machine if the real interest rate is 10% per year and the inflation rate is 5% per year using (a) constant-value dollars, and (b) then-current dollars.
Answer:
The Present Worth of the machine if the real interest rate is 10% per year and the inflation rate is 5% per year, using:
(a) constant-value dollars
= $10,518.60
(b) then-current dollars
= $10,818.65
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost a certain machine six years from now = $25,000
Time period = 6 years
Real interest rate = 10%
Inflation rate = 5%
Nominal interest rate = 5% (10% - 5%)
Discount factor at 10% for 6 years = 0.564
Discount factor at 5% for 6 years = 0.746
PW using:
a) Constant-value dollars = $18,650 ($25,000 * 0.746)
PW = $10,518.60 ($18,650 * 0.564)
b) Then-current dollars:
The nominal rate = 0.1 + 0.05 + (0.1 * 0.05) = 0.155
$10,818.65 ($25,000 * 0.432746)
The price elasticity of demand measures: Group of answer choices how responsive consumers are in the quantity they want when consumer incomes change how responsive producers are in the quantity they produce when the price changes how responsive consumers are in the quantity they want when the price changes how responsive producers are in the quantity they produce when consumer incomes change
Answer:
how responsive consumers are in the quantity they want when the price changes
Explanation:
The price elasticity of demand is
= Percentage change in quantity demanded ÷ percentage change in demand
So based on the above formula it shows that the consumers are responsive with regard to the quantity they need at the time when the price is changed
Therefore the above represent the answer
Answer:
Price
Inelastic
Elastic
Explanation:
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Find the present value of $19,000 in 11 months at 5.1% interest
Answer:
$19,886.396
Explanation:
Given :
Interest rate = 5.1% = 5.1
Principal = $19000
Period = 11 months = (11/12)year
The present value of 19000 in 11 months at 5.1% interest Can be obtained using the relation:
PV = P(1 + r)^n
PV = 19000(1 + 0.051)^(11/12)
PV = 19000(1.051)^(11/12)
PV = 19000 * 1.0466524
PV = 19886.396
Hence, the present value is $19,886.396
The manager of Quick Car Inspection reviewed the monthly operating costs for the past year. The costs ranged from $4,400 for 1,400 inspections to $4,200 for 1,000 inspections. Please use the high-low method to calculate the variable cost per inspection.
Answer:
Variable cost per unit= $0.5 per inspection
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
The costs ranged from $4,400 for 1,400 inspections to $4,200 for 1,000 inspections.
To calculate the variable cost under the high-low method, 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= (4,400 - 4,200) / (1,400 - 1,000)
Variable cost per unit= $0.5 per inspection
