Answer:
See below
Explanation:
1. Contribution margin income statement
Sales (4,450 × $295)
$1,312,750
Less: Variable costs
Plastic for casting
$115,700
Wages
$404,950
Drum stand
$155,750
Variable selling
$106,800
Contribution
$529,550
Less : Fixed costs
Taxes on factory
$14,500
Factory Maintenance
$29,000
Depreciation
$89,000
Lease of equipment
$29,000
Accounting staff salaries
$79,000
Admin management salaries
$159,000
Profit before tax
$130,050
Less :
Tax at 30%
$39,015
Profit after tax
$91,035
2. Contribution margin per unit
Contribution margin per unit = Total contribution / Number of units
Contribution margin per unit = $529,550 / 4,450
Contribution margin per unit = $119 per unit
•Contribution margin ratio
= Contribution margin per unit / Unit cost of drum
= $119 / $295
Contribution margin ratio = 40.34%
Columbia Sportswear makes nylon activewear. Its marketing manager set a goal to increase sales 12 percent over the next three years through the introduction of a new line of comfortable, lightweight clothing for people who fish. The marketing manager is engaged in ________.
Answer:
a) functional planning
Explanation:
The functional planning is the planning that need to be done for each type of department so that the goals and the objectives of the company could be accomplish in a efficient and effective manner
Since in the question it is mentioned that the marketing manager have set a goal to rise the sales by 12% over the next three years so this represent that the manager is engaged in the functional planning
Andriana Rodriguez is applying for a loan. As she is filling out the paperwork, she comes across a question about her age, which Andriana does not fill in.
Which consumer protection law best supports Andriana's decision to leave this field blank?
- the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
- the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
- the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
- the Truth in Savings Act (TISA)
Answer:
ECOA
Explanation:
ECOA Prohibits discrimination based on age (provided they have the capacity to contract)
Universal Containers is rolling out a new customer service process. Customer service managers will need to edit cases for their subordinates, but not cases for other groups. Managers and users should be able to view all cases. What is the recommended solution to configure this
Answer:
I. Create standard role hierarchies.
II. Set organization-wide sharing defaults to public read/only.
Explanation:
Workflow management systems can be defined as a strategic software application or program designed to avail companies the infrastructure to setup, define, create and manage the performance or execution of series of sequential tasks, as well as respond to workflow participants. Some examples of workflow management systems used around the world; YAWL, Windows Workflow Foundation, Apache ODE, Collective Knowledge, Workflow Gen, PRPC, Salesforce.com, jBPM, Bonita BPM etc.
In this scenario, Universal Containers is rolling out a new customer service process. Customer service managers will need to edit cases for their subordinates, but not cases for other groups. Managers and users should be able to view all cases. Therefore, the recommended solution to configure this are;
I. Create standard role hierarchies: this is to represent the various end users such as managers and their subordinates.
II. Set organization-wide sharing defaults to public read/only: this settings or feature would make it impossible for any user outside of the group (owner) to edit the cases. They will only be able to view but not modify.
International monetary analysis focuses on Group of answer choices the international trade side of the international economy. the real side of the international economy. the issues of international cooperation between Central Banks. the monetary side of the international economy, such as currency exchange. the international investment side of the international economy.
Answer:
the monetary side of the international economy, such as currency exchange.
Explanation:
Globalization can be defined as the strategic process which involves the integration of various markets across the world to form a large global marketplace. Basically, globalization makes it possible for various organizations to produce goods and services that is used by consumers across the world.
An exchange rate can be defined as a number used to represent the value of one country's currency in comparison to another.
International monetary analysis focuses on the monetary side of the international economy, such as currency exchange.
On January 1, 2020, Sheffield Company makes the two following acquisitions. 1. Purchases land having a fair value of $220,000 by issuing a 4-year, zero-interest-bearing promissory note in the face amount of $346,174. 2. Purchases equipment by issuing a 6%, 8-year promissory note having a maturity value of $410,000 (interest payable annually). The company has to pay 12% interest for funds from its bank. (a) Record the two journal entries that should be recorded by Sheffield Company for the two purchases on January 1, 2020. (b) Record the interest at the end of the first year on both notes using the effective-interest method.
Answer:
A. Dr Land $220,000.00
Dr Discount on Notes Payable $126,174.00
Cr Notes Payable $346,174.00
Dr Cash $287,796.06
Dr Discount on Note Payable $122,203.94
Cr Note Payable $410,000
B. December 31, 2017
Dr Interest expense $26,400
Cr Discount on Notes Payable $26,400
December 31, 2017
Dr Interest expense $34,535.5
Cr Cash $24,600
Cr Discount on Notes Payable $9,935.5
Explanation:
(a) Preparation to Record the two journal entries that should be recorded by Sheffield Company for the two purchases on January 1, 2020.
Dr Land $220,000.00
Dr Discount on Notes Payable $126,174.00
($346,174.00-$220,000.00)
Cr Notes Payable $346,174.00
Dr Cash $287,796.06
Dr Discount on Note Payable $122,203.94
Cr Note Payable $410,000
Calculation for the PV of note using Financial calculator
N=8
I/Y% = 12%
Interest payment – $410,000 x .06 = $24,600
FV = $410,000
PV of note = $287,796.06
Calculation for Discount on note
Discount on note = $410,000 –$287,796.06
Discount on note= $122,203.94
(b) Preparation of the journal entry to Record the interest at the end of the first year on both notes using the effective-interest method.
December 31, 2017
Dr Interest expense $26,400
($220,000 x .12)
Cr Discount on Notes Payable $26,400
December 31, 2017
Dr Interest expense $34,535.5
($287,796.06*.12)
Cr Cash $24,600
($410,000 x .06)
Cr Discount on Notes Payable $9,935.5
($34,535.5-$24,600)
Which activity is an example of differentiated marketing? A. An automobile company promotes small family cars and sports utility vehicles to a specific demographic. B. A retailer promotes commodities such as coffee, sugar, and bread to everyone who shops at the store. C. A local business distributes promotional cards to the community. D. A travel business sends advertisements to its current and past customers. E. An insurance company offers its products to everyone in Kansas.
Answer: A. An automobile company promotes small family cars and sports utility vehicles to a specific demographic.
Explanation:
Differentiated marketing is a form of marketing that occurs when the advertisement that is done by a particular company appeals to some particular target audiences or segments. Thus is usually done by the company to get ire customers and also enhance the brand awareness.
In this case, the activity that is an example of differentiated marketing will be option A. "An automobile company promotes small family cars and sports utility vehicles to a specific demographic".
In March, Stinson Company completes Jobs 10 and 11. Job 10 cost $20,000 and Job 11 $30,000. On March 31, Job 10 is sold to the customer for $35,000 in cash.Journalize the entries for the completion of the two jobs and the sale of Job 10.Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit CreditMar. 31 31 31
Answer:
Mar. 31
Dr Finished goods inventory $50,000
(20,000+30,00)
Cr Work in process inventory $50,000
31 Dr Cash $35,000
Cr Sales revenue $35,000
31 Dr Cost of goods sold $30,000
Cr Finished goods inventory $30,000
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal entries for the completion of the two jobs and the sale of Job 10
Mar. 31
Dr Finished goods inventory $50,000
(20,000+30,00)
Cr Work in process inventory $50,000
(Being To record the completion of the two jobs)
31 Dr Cash $35,000
Cr Sales revenue $35,000
(Being To record the sale job 10)
31 Dr Cost of goods sold $30,000
Cr Finished goods inventory $30,000
(Being To record the cost of the job sold)
The systems theory Multiple Choice emphasizes that an organization is one system in a series of subsystems. implements a piecerate system in which workers are paid additional wages when they exceed a standard level of output for each job. enforces a system that suggests that frontline supervisors should receive a bonus for each of their workers who completed their assigned daily tasks. develops a system to lower costs and increase worker productivity by showing how employees could work smarter, not harder. suggests that organizations are effective when they have the social system and the technical system to make products and services that are valued by customers.
Answer:
The systems theory:
emphasizes that an organization is one system in a series of subsystems.
Explanation:
A systems theory approach is a theoretical perspective that focuses on the interactions and relationships between parts of a whole. The theory helps to understand how an entity is organized, functions, and produces outcomes, which impact its growth. It also explains how rules and regulations are applied to govern an organization towards the achievement of its goals.
The systems theory is emphasizing that an organization is one system in a series of subsystems. Thus, option (a) is correct.
The systems theory of organization asserts that organizations are composed of many subsystems that are not necessarily related to one another but work together to form the whole.
The systems approach to management looks at a business as a series of systems and subsystems that interact with one another to create the overall organizational system.
In the systems approach to management, employees are more focused on achieving a collective goal for an organization rather than operational output.
Therefore, option (a) is correct
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The systems theory:
Multiple Choice
A. Emphasizes that an organization is one system in a series of subsystems.
B. Implements a piece rate system in which workers are paid additional wages when they exceed a standard level of output for each job.
C. Enforces a system that suggests that frontline supervisors should receive a bonus for each of their workers who completed their assigned daily tasks.
D. Develops a system to lower costs and increase worker productivity by showing how employees could work smarter, not harder.
E. Suggests that organizations are effective when they have the social system and the technical system to make products and services that are valued by customers.
To be considered part of a market, an individual must
Answer:
Have both willingness to buy and the financial resources needed to buy.
Act Now!, an organization devoted to voting rights, applied for a permit to protest the closing of polling places in poor neighborhoods. Genevieve, the head of the organization, wanted the protest to be on the lawn of the county courthouse. The county denied the permit on grounds that it would prevent people from accessing the courthouse. If Act Now! challenges this action in court, it will be reviewed by the judge using:___________
a) strict scrutiny.
b) rational basis scrutiny.
c) intermediate scrutiny.
d) no particular form of scrutiny (none is required in this situation)
Answer:
c) intermediate scrutiny.
Explanation:
In this particular scenario this will be reviewed by the judge using intermediate scrutiny. In this review the court will decide whether or not the case helps the government and/or the people in any way. The court case interests must further the interests of the government or people in the same way for it to pass the review. If the court case passes the review it will be reassessed and may be voted upon differently depending on the other details at hand.
The ACE Equity Fund has an expected return E[r] of 11.830% and the ZQR Bond Fund has an expected return E[r] of 6.690%. A portfolio comprised of 3% ACE and 97% ZQR would have an expected return of __________%. (percent, rounded three places after decimal)
Answer:
The answer is "6.8442%".
Explanation:
The expected portfolio return is the total average portfolio return for all stocks
ACE fund weight (wA) =3%
ACE fund (ErA) expected return= 11.830%
Bond fund ZQR weight (wB) = 97%.
The ACE fund (ErB) expected return = 6.690%
Expected portfolio return = [tex](wA \times ErA)+(wB \times ErB)[/tex]
[tex]=(3\% \times 11.830 \% )+(97 \% \times 6.690\%)\\\\= 0.03 \times 0.1183 +0.97 \times 0.0669 \\\\=0.003549+ 0.064893\\\\=0.068442\\\\=6.8442 \%[/tex]
A company that manufactures air-operated drain valve assemblies currently has $100,000 available to pay for plastic components over a 5-year period. If the company spent only $52,000 in year 1, what uniform annual amount can the company spend in each of the next 4 years to deplete the entire budget
Answer:
$18,297.31
Explanation:
The computation of the uniform amount that could be spend is shown below"
Here we determine the PMT
Given that
We assume the RATE = 10%
NPER = 5 - 1 = 4
PV = $100,000 × 1.1 - $52,000
= $110,000 - $52,000
= $58,000
FV = $0
The formula is given below:
= PMT(RATE,NPER,PV,FV,0)
The present value comes in negative
After applying the above formula, the uniform annual amount is $18,297.31
Jane James owns an appliance store. She normally receives $50,000 worth of appliances per month. She does not like to owe people money and always pays her bills on the day she receives the invoice. Someone told her that if she delayed payment, she could actually increase her profit because the money would be earning interest in her account. She went through her bills and found that she actually had an additional ten days, on average to pay her invoices. She also found that she was earning 5 percent interest on the money she had in her money market savings account. If she delayed payment by ten days, how much additional interest would she earn for the year
Answer:
The correct answer is "$820".
Explanation:
Whenever she delays compensation by 10 days a month (even though she receives monthly invoices), she will indeed earn interest for something like a combined amount of 120 days (10 days x 12 months) again for full year of 365 days.
The interest earned will be:
⇒ [tex]50000\times 5 \ percent\times \frac{120}{365}[/tex]
⇒ [tex]50000\times 0.05\times 0.328[/tex]
⇒ [tex]820[/tex] ($)
As an investor, what is the risk involved when investing in companies on the stock
exchange?
a. Investors can lose their existing shares if the value of the stock does not
increase within 90 days of purchase
b. Once they purchase a share, investors cannot sell them at a higher price
The price of stocks can decrease; for example, when the company
receives bad press
d. Investors are only at risk if the purchase a share when the stock price has
fallen
C.
Answer:d
Explanation:
The investor are only at risk if the purchase of a share when the stoc price has fallen
which of the following is an example of business related financial information:
pay stub
school-loan document
accounts recievable record
sales reciept from purchasing a new mattress
Answer:
accounts recievable record
Explanation:
Accounts receivable record shows the amount of money customers owe a business. It arises when a company sells goods or services to customers on credit. Accounts receivable is a financial record, as it records commercial transactions between a firm and its customers.
Accounts receivables are treated as assets in the financial records of a business.
All of the following pairs of goods are substitutes except A. we observe the price of automobiles decreases and the demand for public transit decreases. B. we observe the price of bacon increases and the demand for eggs decreases. C. we observe the price of coffee increases and the demand for tea increases. D. we observe the price of tennis racquets decreases and the demand for golf clubs decreases.
Answer:
Option B: We observe the price of bacon increases and the demand for eggs decreases.
Explanation:
Substitute goods are a defined as goods that has near or a close replacement for each another that is the increase in price leads to an increase in demand for the goods. In substitute goods, price of one good and the quantity demanded of a related goods move in different (opposite) directions. Thus the answer of bacon and egg are as two goods are not substitutes.
A Common example of Substitute Goods includes; margarine and butter, turkey and chicken e. t. c.
If XYZ invested $5,800 today in an account that is expected to earn 3.2 percent per year, and she expects to make another investment in the same account in 3 years from today, then how much money does XYZ expect to invest in 3 years if she expects to have $15,000 in her account in 4 years from today
Answer:
The answer is "$8,160.08".
Explanation:
[tex]A= \text{future value} = \$ 15,000 \\\\P= \text{present value}= \$ 5,800 \\\\r=\tex{rate} =3.2 \%\\\\n= \text{time in years} = 4[/tex]
Using formula:
[tex]A=P(1+ \frac{r}{100})^n + \text{Investment in 3 years} \times (1.032)\\\\15,000=5,800 (1+ \frac{3.2}{100})^4 + \text{Investment in 3 years} \times (1.032)\\\\15,000=5,800 (1+ 0.032)^4 + \text{Investment in 3 years} \times (1.032)\\\\15,000=5,800 (1.032)^4 + \text{Investment in 3 years} \times (1.032)\\\\[/tex]
[tex]15,000 = 5,800 \times 1.13427612 +\text{Investment in 3 years} \times (1.032)\\\\15,000=6,578.8015 + \text{Investment in 3 years} \times (1.032)\\\\\text{Investment in 3 years} = \frac{(15000-6578.8015)}{1.032}\\\\\text{Investment in 3 years} = \frac{8,421.1985}{1.032}\\\\\text{Investment in 3 years} = 8,160.07607\\\\ \text{Investment in 3 years} = 8,160. 08[/tex]
One problem with using market values to measure GDP is that A. some useful goods and services are not sold in markets. B. you cannot compare completely heterogeneous goods by using their dollar values. C. prices for some goods change every year. D. market values of exported goods are usually priced in foreign currencies.
Answer:
C. prices for some goods change every year.
Explanation:
The reason why the real GDP (GDP adjusted to inflation) is a much better economic index than nominal GDP is that prices change over time, even if the quantities produced do not. It is actually possible for nominal GDP to increase even if total production output decreases due solely to high inflation rates.
Sound Audio manufactures and sells audio equipment for automobiles. Engineers notified management in December 2018 of a circuit flaw in an amplifier that poses a potential fire hazard. An intense investigation indicated that a product recall is virtually certain, estimated to cost the company $7.5 million. The fiscal year ends on December 31. Required: 1. Should this loss contingency be accrued
Answer and Explanation:
According to the given situation, the contingent liability should be probable and estimated so the cost of the warranty i.e. loss contingency would be accrued and the same would be recorded and reported depend upon the predicted amounts
hence, the same would be considered and relevant too
The dean of a school of business is forecasting total student enrollment for this year's summer session classes based on the following historical data: Year Enrollment Four years ago 2000 Three years ago 2200 Two years ago 2800 Last year 3000 What is this year's forecast using the least squares trend line for these data
Answer:
I used an Excel spreadsheet to calculate R² which gives us the least squares trend. See attached image.
y = 360x + 1600
R² = 0,9529
next year's enrollment should be = (360 x 5) + 1600 = 3400
During the current year, the Town of Salo Alto recorded the following transactions related to its property taxes: Levied property taxes of $3,300,000, of which 2 percent is estimated to be uncollectible. Collected current property taxes amounting to $2,987,500. Collected $26,500 in delinquent taxes and $2,400 in interest and penalties on the delinquent taxes. These amounts had been recorded as Deferred Inflows of Resources in the prior year. Imposed penalties and interest in the amount of $3,750 but only expects to collect $3,100 of that amount. None is expected to be collected this year or within 30 days of year-end. Reclassified uncollected taxes as delinquent. These amounts are not expected to be collected within the first 60 days of the following fiscal year.
Question Completion:
Prepare the journal entries.
Answer:
Town of Salo Alto
Journal Entries:
Debit Property Taxes Receivable $3,300,000
Credit Unearned Property Taxes $3,300,000
To record the levying of property taxes.
Debit Uncollectible Expense $66,000
Credit Allowance for Uncollectible Property Taxes $66,000
To record the 2% allowance for uncollectible taxes.
Debit Cash $2,987,500
Credit Property Taxes Receivable $2,987,500
To record the collection of current property taxes.
Debit Cash $28,900
Credit Deferred Inflows of Resources $26,500
Credit Interest and Penalties $2,400
To record the collection of delinquent taxes with interest and penalties.
Debit Penalties and Interest Receivable $3,750
Credit Interest and Penalties $3,100
Credit Allowance for uncollectible $650
To record penalties and interest imposed.
Debit Deferred Inflows of Resources $312,500
Credit Property Taxes Receivable $312,500
To re-classify uncollected taxes as delinquent.
Explanation:
The ASC 606, as applicable to GASB, specifies when property tax revenues should be recognized in government-wide financial statements. Governmental revenue, e.g. property tax revenue, should be considered as revenue in the current period if it can be collected within that period or sixty days after the current period. If it cannot be so collected, it needs to be re-classified as delinquent.
A downside of social media is that:
Answer:
People tend to talk to other people they don't know, which could cause serious problems
Explanation:
Answer:
That there are big hacker that can steal your info and also that people can know everything about you in just one video or on picture. It just pure scary
Explanation:
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On January 1, 2021, Jasperse Corporation leased equipment under a finance lease designed to earn the lessor a 12% rate of return for providing long-term financing. The lease agreement specified ten annual payments of $75,000 beginning January 1, and each December 31 thereafter through 2029. A 10-year service agreement was scheduled to provide maintenance of the equipment as required for a fee of $5,000 per year. Insurance premiums of $4,000 annually are related to the equipment. Both amounts were to be paid by the lessor and lease payments reflect both expenditures. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) At what amount will Jasperse record a right-of-use asset
Answer:
$442,977.5
Explanation:
Calculation for what amount will Jasperse record a right-of-use asset
Right of use asset = ($75,000 -$5,000) x PVAD, 12%, 10
Right of use asset =$70,000*6.32825
Right of use asset =$442,977.5
Therefore what Jasperse will record a right-of-use asset will be $442,977.5
Your daughter is currently 10 years old. You anticipate that she will be going to college in 8 years. You would to have $136,000 in a savings account to fund her education at that time. If the account promises to pay a fixed interest rate of 3% per year, how much money do you need to put into the account today to ensure that you will have $136,000 in 8 years
Answer:
$107,359.66
Explanation:
We are to calculate the present value of $136,000
The formula for calculating present value is :
The formula for calculating future value:
P = FV / (1 + r)^n
FV = Future value
P = Present value
R = interest rate
N = number of years
$136,000 / (1.03)^8 = $107,359.66
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Answer:
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Explanation:
Two manufacturing firms, located in cities 90 miles apart, both send their trucks four times a week to the other city full of cargo and return empty. Each driver costs $275 per day with benefits (the round trip takes all day) and each firm has truck operating costs of $1.30 a mile. How much could each firm save weekly if each sent its truck twice a week and hauled the other firm's cargo on the return trip
Answer: $1,018
Explanation:
Cities are 90 miles apart so a roundtrip is 180 miles which means that the operating cost per trip is:
= 1.30 * 180
= $234
Total cost per trip = Divers cost + operating cost
= 275 + 234
= $509
Four trips are made per week so total cost is:
= 509 * 4
= $2,036
If each sent its truck twice a week and hauled the other firm's cargo on the return trip then savings would be:
= Cost of 4 trips - cost of 2 trips
= 2,036 - (509 * 2)
= $1,018
During 2020, Mike's current FICA taxable is $2,700 and will not change for the remainder of the year. As of the 48th pay, he had earned $134,400 as FICA taxable income (he had a bonus earlier in the year). Determine the amount of FICA taxes to be withheld from the next three payroll periods.
Answer:
Social Security:
Week 49 = $167.4
Week 50 = $37.20
Week 51 = $0
Medicare Tax:
Week 49 = $39.15
Week 50 = $39.15
Week 51 = $39.15
Explanation:
Note: This question is not complete. But I have found similar question on the internet and in that question we are asked to assume the Tax Caps 2020. So, we will solving this question accordingly.
Solution:
According to 2020 slabs Social Security W/H, the upper limit is $137,700, after this amount employer will not withhold social security tax.
On the other hand, there is no limit for Medicare Tax.
According to the question, we know that, Mike's Pay period per amount = $2700.
And, until 48th pay, he has earned $134,400
So,
For week 49, the amount of 2700 will be added to the net amount.
$134,400 + $2700 = $ 137,100
Hence, it does not breach the upper limit so, it will be taxed to $2700 only.
%6.2 x 2700 = $167.4
For Week 50, now the net amount is $ 137,100, and further $2700 will definitely breach the upper limit by $600.
$ 137,700 - $137,100 = $600
So, the $600 will be taxed for 6.2%
6.2% x $600 = $37.20
For week 51, there is clear breach of the upper limit, so according to the 2020 slab for social security, there will be no social security tax over the limit of $137,700. Hence, it will be 0.
Now, for Medicare Tax:
There is no limit.
And 1.45% on the FICA.
FICA earned per period = $2700
Hence,
1.45% x $2700 = $39.15 for each week.
So,
Social Security:
Week 49 = $167.4
Week 50 = $37.20
Week 51 = $0
Medicare Tax:
Week 49 = $39.15
Week 50 = $39.15
Week 51 = $39.15
g Tirri Corporation has provided the following information: Cost per Unit Cost per Period Direct materials $ 7.30 Direct labor $ 3.45 Variable manufacturing overhead $ 1.35 Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 24,000 Sales commissions $ 1.10 Variable administrative expense $ 0.65 Fixed selling and administrative expense $ 8,400 If the selling price is $27.70 per unit, the contribution margin per unit sold is closest to: Multiple Choice $13.85 $16.95 $10.40 $6.55
Answer:
$13.85
Explanation:
Calculation for what the contribution margin per unit sold is closest to:
Selling price $27.70 per unit,
Less Direct materials ($ 7.30)
Less Direct labor ($ 3.45)
Less Variable manufacturing overhead ($ 1.35 )
Less Sales commissions ($ 1.10)
Less Variable administrative expense ($ 0.65)
Contribution margin per unit sold $13.85
Therefore the contribution margin per unit sold is closest to: $13.85
Consider two neighboring island countries called Arcadia and Felicidad. They each have 4 million labor hours available per week that they can use to produce jeans, corn, or a combination of both. The following table shows the amount of jeans or corn that can be produced using 1 hour of labor.
Jeans Corn
Country (Pairs per hour of labor) (Bushels per hour of labor)
Arcadia 8 16
Felicidad 5 20
Initially, suppose Arcadia uses 1 million hours of labor per week to produce jeans and 3 million hours per week to produce corn, while Felicidad uses 3 million hours of labor per week to produce jeans and 1 million hours per week to produce corn. Consequently, Arcadia produces 8 million pairs of jeans and 48 million bushels of corn, and Felicidad produces 15 million pairs of jeans and 20 million bushels of corn. Assume there are no other countries willing to trade goods, so, in the absence of trade between these two countries, each country consumes the amount of jeans and corn it produces.
Arcadia's opportunity cost of producing 1 pair of jeans is____of corn, and Felicidad's opportunity cost of producing 1 pair of jeans is____of corn. Therefore,____has a comparative advantage in the production of jeans, and____has a comparative advantage in the production of corn.
Suppose that each country completely specializes in the production of the good in which it has a comparative advantage, producing only that good. In this case, the country that produces jeans will produce ___ million pairs per week, and the country that produces corn will produce ____ million bushels per week.
When the two countries did not specialize, the total production of jeans was 23 million pairs per week, and the total production of corn was 68 million bushels per week. Because of specialization, the total production of jeans has increased by____million pairs per week, and the total production of corn has increased by____million bushels per week.
Because the two countries produce more jeans and more corn under specialization, each country is able to gain from trade.
Calculate the gains from trade—that is, the amount by which each country has increased its consumption of each good relative to the first row of the table. In the following table, enter this difference in the boxes across the last row (marked “Increase in Consumption”).
Arcadia Felicidad
Jeans Corn Jeans Corn
(millions of pairs) (millions of bushels) (millions of pairs) (millions of bushels)
Without Trade
Production 8 48 15 20
Consumption 8 48 15 20
With Trade
Production
Trade action
Consumption
Gains from trade
Increase in consumption
Answer:
Arcadia's opportunity cost of producing 1 pair of jeans is 2 bushels of corn, and Felicidad's opportunity cost of producing 1 pair of jeans is 4 bushels of corn. Therefore, Arcadia has a comparative advantage in the production of jeans, and Felicidad has a comparative advantage in the production of corn.
Suppose that each country completely specializes in the production of the good in which it has a comparative advantage, producing only that good. In this case, the country that produces jeans will produce 32 million pairs per week, and the country that produces corn will produce 80 million bushels per week.
When the two countries did not specialize, the total production of jeans was 23 million pairs per week, and the total production of corn was 68 million bushels per week. Because of specialization, the total production of jeans has increased by 9 million pairs per week, and the total production of corn has increased by 12 million bushels per week.
Because the two countries produce more jeans and more corn under specialization, each country is able to gain from trade.
Calculate the gains from trade—that is, the amount by which each country has increased its consumption of each good relative to the first row of the table. In the following table, enter this difference in the boxes across the last row (marked “Increase in Consumption”).
Arcadia Felicidad
Jeans Corn Jeans Corn
Without Trade
Production 8 48 15 20
Consumption 8 48 15 20
With Trade
Production 32 0 0 80
Trade action 15 48 15 48
Consumption 17 48 15 32
Gains from trade
Increase in 9 12
consumption
A project has been assigned a discount rate of 12 percent. If the project starts immediately, it will have an initial cost of $480 and cash inflows of $350 a year for three years. If the start is delayed one year, the initial cost will rise to $520 and the cash flows will increase to $385 a year for three years. What is the value of the option to wait
Answer: $0.70
Explanation:
The value of the option to wait would be calculated thus:
Year Cash flow PVF at 12% PV
0 $-480 1.000 $(480.00)
1 $350 0.893 $312.50
2 $350 0.797 $279.02
3 $350 0.712 $249.12
Then, the Net present value will be:
= 312.50 + 279.02 + 249.12 - 480.00
= $360.64
Year Cash flow PVF at 12%. PV
0 $-1.000 1.000. 0
1 $-520 0.893 $(464.29)
2 $385 0.797 $306.92
3 $385 0.712 $274.04
4 $385 0.636 $244.67
Net present value = $361.34
The value of the option to wait would then be calculated as:
= $361.34 - $360.64
= $0.70