Suppose that an initial $20 billion increase in investment spending expands GDP by $20 billion in the first round of the multiplier process. Also assume that GDP and consumption both rise by $18 billion in the second round of the process. Instructions: Round your answers to 1 decimal place. a. What is the MPC in this economy

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Answer 1

Answer: 0.9

Explanation:

The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is calculated by using the formula:

= Change in consumption / Change in income

where,

Change in consumption = $18 billion

Change in income = $20 billion

MPC = Change in consumption / Change in income

= $18 billion / $20 billion

= 0.9

Therefore, MPC is 0.9.


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RealTurf is considering purchasing an automatic sprinkler system for its sod farm by borrowing the entire $50,000 purchase price. The loan would be repaid with four equal annual payments at an interest rate of 12%/year. It is anticipated that the sprinkler system would be used for 9 years and then sold for a salvage value of $5,000. Annual operating and maintenance expenses for the system over the 9-year life are estimated to be $10,500 per year. If the new system is purchased, cost savings of $20,500 per year will be realized over the present manual watering system. RealTurf uses a MARR of 15%/year for economic decision making.What is the internal rate of return used to reach your decision?

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Answer:

savings per year = $20,500 - $10,500 = $10,000

the loan and interest are not included in the calculation

initial outlay = $50,000

cash flows 1-8 = $10,000

cash flow 9 = $15,000

discount rate = 15%

using a financial calculator, the NPV = -$862.85, and the IRR = 14.53%

C Corporation is investigating automating a process by purchasing a machine for $808,200 that would have a 9 year useful life and no salvage value. By automating the process, the company would save $141,000 per year in cash operating costs. The new machine would replace some old equipment that would be sold for scrap now, yielding $22,800. The annual depreciation on the new machine would be $89,800. The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to (Ignore income taxes.): Multiple Choice 11.28% 5.28% 6.52% 16.88%

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Answer:

6.52%

Explanation:

According to the scenario, computation of the given data are as follows,

New machine cost = $808,200

Scrap sold = $22,800

Cost of investment = $808,200 - $22,800 = $785,400

Saving from new machine = $141,000

Annual depreciation of machine = $89,800

Net operating income = $141,000 - $89,800 = $51,200

Now we can calculate the rate of return by using following formula,

Simple rate of return = Net operating income ÷ Cost of Investment

= $51,200 ÷ $785,400

= 6.52%

Shannon, who has a job and no dependents, has two credit cards she uses for food and entertainment. All card balances are close to the limit. What could be the best action for Shannon to take next?

Request an extension of credit to her credit card company.
Pay off all her balances within the payment cycle.
Apply for a new credit card to increase her credit limit.
Cancel all her credit cards.

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Pay off all her balances is my answer for your question.

On June 30, 2017, Wisconsin, Inc., issued $200,200 in debt and 19,300 new shares of its $10 par value stock to Badger Company owners in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of that company. Wisconsin shares had a fair value of $40 per share. Prior to the combination, the financial statements for Wisconsin and Badger for the six-month period ending June 30, 2017, were as follows:

Wisconsin Badger
Revenues $(1,050,000) $-402,000
Expenses 732,000 293,000   
Net income $(318,000) $-109,000
Retained earnings, 1/1 $(810,000) $-223,000
Net income (318,000) -109,000
Dividends declared 103,000 0   
Retained earnings, 6/30 $(1,025,000) $-332,000
Cash $72,000 $86,000   
Receivables and inventory 460,000 252,000   
Patented technology (net) 928,000 328,000   
Equipment (net) 726,000 648,000   
Total assets $2,186,000 $1,314,000   
Liabilities $(531,000) $-512,000
Common stock (360,000) -200,000
Additional paid-in capital (270,000) -270,000
Retained earnings (1,025,000) -332,000
Total liabilities and equities $(2,186,000) $-1,314,000


Wisconsin also paid $36,200 to a broker for arranging the transaction. In addition, Wisconsin paid $47,800 in stock issuance costs. Badger’s equipment was actually worth $780,000, but its patented technology was valued at only $299,200. What are the consolidated balances for the following accounts?

Net Income 281,800
Retained Earnings 1/1/15 810,000
Patented Technology 1,227,200
Goodwill
Liabilities 1,243,200
Common Stock 553,000
Additional Paid-In Capital 801,200

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Answer:

Wisconsin, Inc.

The consolidated balances for the following accounts are:

Net Income $427,000

Retained Earnings  $1,134,000

Patented Technology $1,227,200

Goodwill ($511,800)

Liabilities $1,243,200

Common Stock $553,000

Additional Paid-In Capital $270,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

                                                Wisconsin        Badger

Revenues                             $(1,050,000)   $-402,000

Expenses                                   732,000        293,000    

Net income                             $(318,000)    $-109,000

Retained earnings, 1/1            $(810,000)   $-223,000

Net income                               (318,000)      -109,000

Dividends declared                  103,000           0    

Retained earnings, 6/30   $(1,025,000)   $-332,000

Cash                                            $72,000         $86,000    

Receivables and inventory         460,000        252,000    

Patented technology (net)          928,000        328,000    

Equipment (net)                           726,000        648,000    

Total assets                             $2,186,000    $1,314,000    

Liabilities                                   $(531,000)    $-512,000

Common stock                          (360,000)     -200,000

Additional paid-in capital          (270,000)      -270,000

Retained earnings                  (1,025,000)      -332,000

Total liabilities and equities $(2,186,000)   $-1,314,000

Goodwill = Purchase price Minus (Fair value of assets Less Liabilities)

Purchase price:

Debt = $200,200

Stock =   193,000

Total   $393,200

Fair value of assets:

Cash                            $86,000

Accounts receivable  252,000

Equipment                  780,000

Patented technology 299,200

Assets fair value     $1,417,200

Liabilities                  $512,000

Net assets               $905,000

Net Income = $427,000 ($318,000 + $109,000)

Retained Earnings = $1,134,000 ($1,025,000 + 109,000)

Patented technology = $1,227,200 ($928,000 + 299,200)

Negative goodwill = $511,800 ($393,200 - $905,000)

Liabilities = $1,243,200 ($531,000 + 512,000 + 200,200)

Common Stock = $553,000 ($360,000 + 193,000)

Additional Paid-in Capital = $270,000

The financial statements for Wisconsin and Badger for the six-month period ending June 30, 2017:  

a) Data and Calculations:

                                              Wisconsin        Badger

Revenues                             $(1,050,000)   $-402,000

Expenses                                   732,000        293,000    

Net income                             $(318,000)    $-109,000

Retained earnings, 1/1            $(810,000)   $-223,000

Net income                               (318,000)      -109,000

Dividends declared                  103,000           0    

Retained earnings, 6/30        $(1,025,000)   $-332,000

Cash                                            $72,000         $86,000    

Receivables and inventory         460,000        252,000    

Patented technology (net)          928,000        328,000    

Equipment (net)                           726,000        648,000    

Total assets                             $2,186,000    $1,314,000    

Liabilities                                   $(531,000)    $-512,000

Common stock                          (360,000)     -200,000

Additional paid-in capital          (270,000)      -270,000

Retained earnings                  (1,025,000)      -332,000

Total liabilities and equities $(2,186,000)   $-1,314,000

Working notes:

The consolidated balances for the following accounts are:

Net Income $427,000 Retained Earnings  $1,134,000 Patented Technology $1,227,200 Goodwill ($511,800) Liabilities $1,243,200 Common Stock $553,000 Additional Paid-In Capital $270,000

Goodwill = Purchase price Minus (Fair value of assets Less Liabilities)

Purchase price:

Debt = $200,200 Stock =   193,000 Total  = $393,200

Fair value of assets:  

Cash                            $86,000 Accounts receivable  252,000 Equipment                  780,000 Patented technology 299,200 Assets fair value     $1,417,200 Liabilities                  $512,000

       Net assets               $905,000  

Net Income = $427,000 ($318,000 + $109,000) Retained Earnings = $1,134,000 ($1,025,000 + 109,000) Patented technology = $1,227,200 ($928,000 + 299,200) Negative goodwill = $511,800 ($393,200 - $905,000) Liabilities = $1,243,200 ($531,000 + 512,000 + 200,200) Common Stock = $553,000 ($360,000 + 193,000) Additional Paid-in Capital = $270,000

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Required: 1. Determine the carrying value of inventory at year-end, assuming the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) rule is applied to (a) individual products, (b) product categories, and (c) total inventory. 2. Assuming inventory write-downs are common for Almaden, record any necessary year-end adjustment amount for each of the LCNRV applications in requirement 1.

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Almaden Hardware Store sells two product categories, tools and paint products. Information pertaining to its 2018 year-end inventory is as follows:

Inventory, by                           Per Unit    Net Realizable

Product Category  Quantity     Cost              Value

Tools:

Hammers                  100         $5.00          $5.50

Saw                          200          10.00            9.00

Screwdrivers           300           2.00            2.60

Paint products:

1-gallon cans          500           6.00             5.00

Paint brushes         100            4.00            4.50

Required:

1. Determine the carrying value of inventory at year-end, assuming the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) rule is applied to (a) individual products, (b) product categories, and (c) total inventory.

2. Assuming inventory write-downs are common for Almaden, record any necessary year-end adjustment amount for each of the LCNRV applications in requirement 1.

Answer:

Almaden Hardware Store

1. The carrying value of inventory at year-end, assuming the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) rule is applied to

(a) individual products:

= $5,800

(b) product categories:

= $6,050

(c) total inventory:

= $6,080

2. Inventory write-down as a line item in the income statement, for each of the LCNRV applications for:

(a) individual products:

Debit Cost of goods sold $700

Credit Inventory $700

To record the inventory write down based on LCNRV.

(b) product categories:

Debit Cost of goods sold $450

Credit Inventory $450

To record the inventory write down based on LCNRV.

(c) total inventory:

Debit Cost of goods sold $420

Credit Inventory $420

To record the inventory write down based on LCNRV.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Inventory, by                           Per Unit    Net Realizable  LCNRV  Inventory

Product Category  Quantity     Cost             Value                           Value

Tools:

Hammers                  100         $5.00          $5.50             $5.00       $500

Saw                          200          10.00            9.00               9.00        1,800

Screwdrivers           300           2.00            2.60                2.00         600

Paint products:

1-gallon cans          500           6.00             5.00               5.00      2,500

Paint brushes         100            4.00            4.50                4.00         400

Inventory amount (LCNRV rule applied to individual products)  $5,800

Inventory amount (LCNRV rule applied to product categories)

Tools: Cost value = (100 * $5) + (200 * $10) + (300 * $2) = $3,100

          NRV value = (100 * $5.50) + (200 * $9) + (300 * $2.60) = $3,130

LCNRV = $3,100 for tools

Paint products: Cost value = (500 * $6) + (100 * $4) = $3,400

                         NRV value =  (500 * $5) + (100 * $4.50) = $2,950

LCNRV = $2,950 for paint products

Total LCNRV = $6,050 ($3,100 + $2,950)

Inventory amount (LCNRV rule applied to total inventory):

Cost value = (100 * $5) + (200 * $10) + (300 * $2) + (500 * $6) + (100 * $4)

= $6,500

NRV value = (100 * $5.50) + (200 * $9) + (300 * $2.60) + (500 * $5) + (100 * $4.50) = $6,080

Year-end Adjustments for each of the LCNRV applications in requirement 1:

(a) individual products:

Cost of Inventory =   $6,500

LCNRV =                      5,800

Inventory write down  $700

(b) product categories:

Cost of Inventory =   $6,500

LCNRV =                      6,050

Inventory write down  $450

(c) total inventory:

Cost of Inventory =   $6,500

LCNRV =                      6,080

Inventory write down  $420

The Duerr Company manufactures a single product. All raw materials used are traceable to specific units of product. Current information for the Duerr Company follows:

Beginning raw materials inventory $27,000
Ending raw materials inventory 30,000
Raw material purchases 104,000
Beginning work in process inventory 39,000
Ending work in process inventory 49,000
Direct labor 129,000
Total factory overhead 104,000
Beginning finished goods inventory 79,000
Ending finished goods inventory 59,000

The company's cost of raw materials used, cost of goods manufactured and cost of goods sold is:________

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Answer:

Results are below.

Explanation:

First, we need to calculate the direct material used:

Direct material used= beginning inventory + purchases - ending inventory

Direct material used= 27,000 + 104,000 - 30,000

Direct material used= $101,000

Now, the cost of goods manufactured:

cost of goods manufactured= beginning WIP + direct materials + direct labor + allocated manufacturing overhead - Ending WIP

cost of goods manufactured=  39,000 + 101,000 + 129,000 + 104,000 - 49,000

cost of goods manufactured= $324,000

Finally, the cost of goods sold:

COGS= beginning finished inventory + cost of goods manufactured - ending finished inventory

COGS= 79,000 + 324,000 - 59,000

COGS= $344,000

art of the screening process when choosing which markets to expand to involves gathering information on local markets. One way to gain information is by participating in trade fairs and trade missions. However, companies will often need additional information on markets that require further research. Collecting primary data in foreign markets can present some challenges in researchers especially because of cultural and technical differences between the markets. Identify whether each statement about the research process is most likely associated with cultural differences between markets or technical differences. 1. A number of languages may be spoken in a country and even in countries where only one language is used, a word's meaning can change from one region to the next.

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Answer:

1. Cultural differences between markets.

Explanation:

There are many language across the world. There are even many languages spoken in a single country. People living in one region will speak different language than those who live in other nearby region of the same country. The meanings of many words also changes in different languages. The word of English language have some meaning and same words may have different meaning in other languages.

Company A owns a 40% equity method investment in Company B. Subsequently, Company A acquires a controlling interest in a Company B and now must prepare consolidated financial statements. If the date Company A obtains control occurs midyear, how are subsidiary revenues and expenses reported in consolidated income statement in the year of the business combination

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Answer:

Pre acquisition subsidiary revenues and expenses are excluded from consolidated revenue and expenses. Post acquisition subsidiary revenues and expenses are included in consolidated revenues and expenses.  

Explanation:

Company A has acquired control over company B. When accounting for the consolidated financial statement the pre acquisition revenues and expenses will not be included, only post acquisition revenues and expenses will be included in the consolidated statement and they will be accounted for according to controlling percentage.

Economists argue that the pace of economic growth: Determines the size of the population of a nation over the long term. Determines the standard of life of a nation over the long term. Determines the military capability of a nation over the long term. Determines the unemployment rate of a nation over the long term. Determines the environmental health of a nation over the long term.

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Answer: Determines the standard of life of a nation over the long term.

Explanation:

Economists believe that the economic growth of a country determines the standard of living of its people over the long term which is why measures such as GDP per capita exist.

They argue that if the economy is growing, more wealth will be created for citizens to access and the higher production of goods and services will give citizens more choice on what to buy to be able to improve their standard of living.

Assume a division of Hewlett-Packard currently makes 12,000 circuit boards per year used in producing diagnostic electronic instruments at a cost of $34 per board, consisting of variable costs per unit of $24 and fixed costs per unit of $10.
Further assume Sanmina-SCI offers to sell Hewlett-Packard the 12,000 circuit boards for $34 each.
If Hewlett-Packard accepts this offer, the facilities currently used to make the boards could be rented to one of Hewlett-Packard's suppliers for $46,000 per year.
In addition, $6 per unit of the fixed overhead applied to the circuit boards would be totally eliminated.
Calculate the net benefit (cost) to HP of outsourcing the component from Samina-SCI.
(Use a negative sign with your answer, if appropriate.)

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Answer:

The net benefit is -$26,000

Explanation:

Given the above information,

The total cost of manufacturing 12,000 circuit boards

= 12,000 × $34

= $408,000

Total purchase price

= 12,000 × $34

= $408,000

Fixed overhead cost applied

= 12,000 × $6

= $72,000

The rental income = $46,000

Outsourcing cost

= Total purchase price + Fixed overhead cost applied - Rental income

= $408,000 + $72,000 - $46,000

= $434,000

Therefore, Net benefit

= Total cost of manufacturing - Outsourcing cost

=$408,000 - $434,000

= -$26,000

Leto Company manufactures a certain type of alloy. The alloy undergoes a hardening process. The hardening unit is operating at full capacity and is a production constraint. The unit contribution margin and the number of hours of hardening treatment used by the alloy are as follows: Unit selling price$96.80 Unit variable cost(23.50) Unit contribution margin$73.30 Hardening treatment hours per unit5 hrs. Assuming Leto produces 2,300 units of the alloy, calculate the unit contribution margin per production constraint hour.

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Answer:

Leto Company

The unit contribution margin per production constraint hour is:

= $0.00637.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Unit selling price =              $96.80

Unit variable cost =              (23.50)

Unit contribution margin = $73.30

Hardening treatment hours per unit = 5 hours

Units of alloy produced = 2,300

Total hours spent on hardening treatment = 11,500 (5 * 2,300)

Contribution margin per production constraint hour = Unit contribution margin/Total hours spent on hardening treatment

= $0.00637 ($73.30/11,500)

b) The unit contribution margin per production constraint hour shows the contribution margin that is made per unit of the production constraint.  The production constraint is the limited input resources that are available for production.  It is a product of the units of the alloy that Leto produces and the number of hours required to produce one unit.

Straight-Line Depreciation A building acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $2,200,000 has an estimated residual value of $400,000 and an estimated useful life of 20 years. Determine the following: (a) The depreciable cost $fill in the blank 1 (b) The straight-line rate fill in the blank 2 % (c) The annual straight-line depreciation $fill in the blank 3

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Answer:

a)

Depreciable Cost = $ 1800000

b)

Straight Line Depreciation Rate = 5%

c)

Depreciation expense per year = $90000

Explanation:

a)

The depreciable cost is the cost that qualifies for depreciation. It is calculated as,

Depreciable Cost = Cost - Salvage Value

Depreciable Cost = 2200000 - 400000

Depreciable Cost = $ 1800000

b)

The straight line depreciation method charges a constant depreciation expense every period. The rate of straight line depreciation can be calculated as follows,

Straight Line Depreciation Rate = Depreciable cost percentage / Estimated useful life

Straight Line Depreciation Rate =  100% / 20

Straight Line Depreciation Rate = 5%

c)

The annual straight line depreciation expense can be calculated as follows,

Depreciation expense per year = Depreciable cost * Straight line depreciation rate

Depreciation expense per year = 1800000 * 0.05

Depreciation expense per year = $90000

In 2021, due to a change in marketing forecasts, Barney Corporation reduced the projected life of its patent for producing round dice. The cumulative patent amortization prior to 2021 would have been $18 million higher had the new life been used. Barney's tax rate is 25%. Barney's retained earnings as of December 31, 2021, would be:

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Answer: unaffected

Explanation:

We should note that a retrospective adjustment isn't necessarily needed when there's an alternation to a accounting estimate.

With regards to this Barney's retained earnings as of December 31, 2021, would neither be understated or overstated but would be unaffected.

l Englehard purchases a slurry-based separator for the mining of clay that costs $700,000 and has an estimated useful life of 10 years, a MACRS-GDS property class of 7 years, and an estimated salvage value after 10 years of $75,000. It was fi nanced using a $200,000 down payment and a loan of $500,000 over a period of 5 years with interest at 10%. Loan payments are made in equal annual amounts (principal plus interest) over the 5 years. a. What is the amount of the MACRS-GDS depreciation taken in the 3rd year

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Answer:

The amount of the MACRS-GDS depreciation taken in the 3rd year is $122,430.

Explanation:

The amount of the MACRS-GDS depreciation taken in the 3rd year can be calculated as follows:

Cost of the slurry-based separator = $700,000

Third year depreciation rate for a MACRS-GDS property class of 7 years from the MACRS-GDS table = 17.49%

MACRS-GDS depreciation in the 3rd year = $700,000 * 17.49% = $122,430

Therefore, The amount of the MACRS-GDS depreciation taken in the 3rd year is $122,430.

Discounting Cash Flows and Earnings. Under the residual income approach and the discounted cash flow approach to firm valuation, carnings and cash flows, respectively, are discounted using a firm's cost of equity. Discuss why the cost of equity is the appropriate discount rate to use to discount a firm's camings and cash flows. Why is the cost of debt inappropriate to use to discount a firm's earnings or cash flows

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Answer:

Cost of debt is used for external source of finance whereas cost of equity is used for internal source of finance.

Explanation:

Debt is the fund borrowed from lender at a standard rate of interest. Equity is fund acquired by the investors and shareholders. The required rate of return for equity is higher than the rate of return to the debt holders. This is because debt holders are safe and they are paid first in case of a bankruptcy and liquidity situation of a company. Debt is considered as cheap source of finance but acquiring higher debt will increase company gearing. It is not suitable to use cost of debt as discount factor for the cash flows of the company. The best and ideal discount factor is WACC which is derived by the combination of debt and equity.

The purpose of cascading the balanced scorecard throughout the organization is: _____________

a. To help all employees think about, discuss, and implement the corporate strategy.
b. To ensure strict hierarchical control of the organization.
c. To customize the organizational mission and goals for every employee.
d. To create detailed performance measures for each employee

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Answer:

b. To ensure strict hierarchical control of the organization.

The purpose of cascading the balanced scorecard is b. To ensure strict hierarchical control of the organization.

What is cascading?

Cascading is a term that describes the positions in an organization and how an organization is been set up from higher heirachy to lower heirachy.

Therefore, with cascading, hierarchical control of the organization can be checked and be monitored.

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Which situation would increase the scarcity of a product?
A. Demand for the product falls, and fewer customers buy it.
B. One of only two factories that made the product shuts down.
C. A new production method lowers the cost of making the product.
D. A foreign country begins exporting the product in high volume.

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Answer:

B. one of only 2 factories that made the product shuts down.

An investor deposits 50 in an investment account on January 1. The following summarizes the activity in the account during the year: DateValue Immediately Before DepositDeposit March 154020 June 18080 October 117575 On June 30, the value of the account is 157.50. On December 31, the value of the account is X. Using the time-weighted method, the equivalent annual effective yield during the first 6 months is equal to the (time-weighted) annual effective yield during the entire 1-year period. Calculate X.

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Answer:

236.25

Explanation:

Calculation to determine X

First step is to calculate the 6 months Yield

6 month Yield=(40/40+20) (80/40+20) (157.60/80+80)+1)

6 month Yield=(40/60) (80/60) (157.60/160)-1

6 month Yield=5%

Second step is to calculate the Annual equivalent

Annual equivalent=(1.05)^2-1

Annual equivalent=10.25%

Third step is to calculate the 1 year yield

1 year yield=(40/50) (80/40+20) (175/80+80) (x/175+75)

1 year yield=(40/50) (80/60) (175/160) (x/250)-1

1 year yield=0.1025

Now Let calculate X

x(0.004667)=1+.1025

x(0.004667)=1.1025

x=1.1025/0.004667

x=236.25

Therefore X is 236.25

Miller, Inc. has 5,000 shares of 6%, $400 par value, cumulative preferred stock and 100,000 shares of $4 par value common stock outstanding. There were no dividends declared in 2015. The board of directors declared and paid dividends of $200,000 each in 2016 and 2017. What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2017

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Answer:

$40,000

Explanation:

Calculation to determine the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2017

First step is to calculate the preferred stock

Preferred stock=(5,000 shares*$400)*6%

Preferred stock=$2,000,000*6%

Preferred stock=$120,000

Now let calculate the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2017

Dividend Received=($200,000-$120,000)/2

Dividend Received=$80,000/2

Dividend Received=$40,000

Therefore the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2017 will be$40,000

During the year, Walt who is self-employed travels from Seattle to Tokyo, Japan, on business. His time was spent as follows: two days travel (one day each way), two days business, and two days personal. His expenses for the trip were as follows (meals and lodging reflect only the business portion): Airfare $3,000 Lodging 2,000 Meals 1,000 Presuming no reimbursement, Walt's deductible expenses are: a.$3,500. b.$6,000. c.$4,500. d.$5,500.

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Answer:

d.$5,500.

Explanation:

The computation of the deductible expense is shown below:

= Airfare + lodging + 50% of meals

= $3,000 + $2,000 + 50% of $1,000

= $3,000 + $2,000 + $500

= $5,500

hence, the deductible expense is $5,500

Here we take 100% of airfare &  lodging but we took 50% for the meals

hence, the option d is correct

Carol and Dave each purchase 100 shares of stock of Burgundy, Inc., a publicly owned corporation, in July for $10,000 each. Carol sells her stock on December 31 for $8,000. Because Burgundy’s stock is listed on a national exchange, Dave can ascertain that his shares are worth $8,000 on December 31. Does the Federal income tax law treat the decline in value of the stock differently for Carol and Dave? Explain.

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Answer:

See below

Explanation:

From the above information, we can deduce that the stock owned by Carol and Dave falls in value by $2,000 I.e ($10,000 - $8,000) ; it is to be noted that Carol solely has realised and recognized loss of $2,000.

Here, one of the cogent factors that determines whether a sale has taken place is if realization has been effected. Here, stock sold by Carol qualifies as a disposition while the decline in the value of stock sold by Dave does not qualify as disposition.

With regards to the foregoing, we can conclude that the federal income tax law treat the decline in the value of the stock differently for Carol and Dave.

A certain company just announced it will cut next year's dividends from $4 to $2.50 per share and use the extra funds to expand. Prior to the announcement, the company's dividends were expected to grow at a 4% rate, and its share price was $50. With the planned expansion, the company's dividends are expected to grow at a 6% rate. What share price (in dollars) would you expect after the announcement

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Answer:

P0 = $41.6666666  rounded off to  $41.67

Explanation:

The constant growth model of dividend discount model (DDM) can be used to calculate the price of the stock today. DDM calculates the price of a stock based on the present value of the expected future dividends from the stock. The formula for price today under constant growth DDM is,

P0 = D1 / (r - g)

Where,

D1 is the dividend expected in Year 1 or next year

g is the constant growth rate in dividends

r is the discount rate or required rate of return

We first need to calculate the required rate of return for this company based on the previous growth rate, dividend and current share price prior to announcement.

50 = 4 / (r - 0.04)

50 * (r - 0.04) = 4

50r - 2 = 4

50r = 4 + 2

r = 6 / 50

r = 0.12 or 12%

Now using the post announcement data, the new share price will be,

P0 = 2.5 / (0.12 - 0.06)

P0 = $41.6666666  rounded off to  $41.67

Ingraham Inc. currently has $820,000 in accounts receivable, and its days sales outstanding (DSO) is 54 days. It wants to reduce its DSO to 35 days by pressuring more of its customers to pay their bills on time. If this policy is adopted, the company's average sales will fall by 15%. What will be the level of accounts receivable following the change? Assume a 365-day year.

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Answer: 451759.29

Explanation:

To solve the question, we need to calculate the current sales. This will be calculated by using the formula:

DSO = (Account receivable × 365) / Sales

54 = 820000 × 365 / Sales

Sales = 820000 × 365 / 54

Sales = 5542593

After the new policy, the expected sales will be:

= 5542593 × (1 - 15%)

= 5542593 × (1 - 0.15)

= 5542593 × 0.85

= 4711204.5

The level of accounts receivable following the change will be:

DSO = (Account receivable × 365) / Sales

35 = Account receivable × 365 / 4711204.5

Account receivable = 35 × 4711204.5 / 365

Account receivable = 451759.29

Define four functions of managenet​

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Answer:

The answer is below

Explanation:

The Four functions of management are:

1. Planning: this is the process of setting out a plan by the management team that involves the goals and the template or means to achieve those goals.

2. Organizing: this is a process of organizing the resources; both human and material resources, that are deemed essential to the realization of the set out plans or goals.

3. Leading: this is a process of ensuring all the team members work together to achieve the main goals or set out plans.

4. Controlling: this is a process that involves constant checking, evaluation, and monitoring activities to ensure the ongoing performance meets the actual plans and will eventually yield to the goal.

Which Finance jobs can someone pursue with only a high school diploma? Check all that apply.

Tax Preparer

Treasurer

Actuary

Teller

Loan Officer

Quantitative Analyst

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Answer:

Actuary, Tax Preparer and Loan Officer

Answer:

A, C, and E

Explanation:

Actuary, Tax Preparer and Loan Officer

The grouping of living things according to similar characteristics is ​

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Answer:

see the explanation

Explanation:

A species can be defined as a group of organisms with similar features, and these organisms are capable of breeding and produce fertile offspring. You are probably aware of the fact that horses and donkeys belong to the same kingdom, phylum, class, order, family as well as genus but they are from different species.

What to do most careers in Finance deal with?

a) real estate and education

b) assets and liabilities

c) assets and retail

d) real estate and retail

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Answer:

b

Explanation:

B)

Answer: B would be the answer

Explanation: assist and liabilities

Brodrick Company expects to produce 20,000 units for the year ending December 31. A flexible budget for 20,000 units of production reflects sales of $400,000; variable costs of $80,000; and fixed costs of $150,000. Assume that actual sales for the year are $480,000 (26,000 units), actual variable costs for the year are $112,000, and actual fixed costs for the year are $145,000. Prepare a flexible budget performance report for the year. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting for favorable, unfavorable, and no variance.)

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Answer: Check attachment

Explanation:

The flexible budget performance report for the year has been solved and attached.

Note that the selling price per unit was calculated as:

= 400,000 /20,000

= $20 per unit

Therefore, total sales was gotten as:

= 26000 × $20

= $520,000

Variable cost per unit was calculated as:

= 80,000/20,000

= $4 per unit

Then, total cost was:

= $4 × 26,000

= $104,000

Check attachment for further details.

The following data relate to Ramesh Company’s defined benefit pension plan: ($ in millions) Plan assets at fair value, January 1 $ 780 Expected return on plan assets 78 Actual return on plan assets 62 Contributions to the pension fund (end of year) 136 Amortization of net loss 16 Pension benefits paid (end of year) 23 Pension expense 108 Required: Determine the amount of pension plan assets at fair value on December 31. (Enter your answers in millions. Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.

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Answer:

$955 million

Explanation:

Calculation to Determine the amount of pension plan assets at fair value on December 31

(millions)

Plan Assets Beginning of the year $780

Actual return $62

Cash contributions $136

Less: Retiree benefits($23)

End of the year pension plan assets $955

Therefore the amount of pension plan assets at fair value on December 31 is $955 million

Florida Seaside Oil Exploration Company is deciding whether to drill for oil off the northeast coast of Florida. The company estimates that the project would cost $4.24 million today. The firm estimates that once drilled, the oil will generate positive cash flows of $2.12 million a year at the end of each of the next four years. While the company is fairly confident about its cash flow forecast, it recognizes that if it waits two years, it would have more information about the local geology as well as the price of oil. Florida Seaside estimates that if it waits two years, the project would cost $4.59 million. Moreover, if it waits two years, there is a 85% chance that the cash flows would be $2.306 million a year for four years, and there is a 15% chance that the cash flows will be $0.705 million a year for four years. Assume that all cash flows are discounted at a 8% WACC. Will the company delay the project and wait until they have more information

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Answer:

The company will invest now and not delay

Explanation:

In order to determine the better option, we have to determine the Net present value of each of the option.

Net present value is the present value of after-tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.  

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator

The option with the higher NPV would be chosen  

First option

Cash flow in year 0 = $-4.24 million

Cash flow in year 1 = $2.12 million

Cash flow in year 2 = $2.12 million

Cash flow in year 3 = $2.12 million

Cash flow in year 4 = $2.12 million

I = 8%

NPV = 2.78 million

Second option

NPV of the cash flow with $2.306 million a year for four years

Cash flow in year 0 = 0

Cash flow in year 1 = 0  

Cash flow in year 2 = $-4.59 million.

Cash flow in year 3 = $2.306

Cash flow in year 4 = $2.306 million

Cash flow in year 5 = $2.306 million

Cash flow in year 6 = $2.306 million

I = 8

NPV = $2.61 million

NPV when cash flows would be $0.705 million

Cash flow in year 0 = 0

Cash flow in year 1 = 0

Cash flow in year 2 = $-4.59 million.

Cash flow in year 3 = $0.705 million

Cash flow in year 4 = $0.705 million

Cash flow in year 5 = $0.705 million

Cash flow in year 6 = $0.705 million

I = 8 %

NPV = -1.93 million

NPV of the second option = (0.85 x $2.61 million) + (0.15 x 0) = $2.22 million

The NPV when cash flows would be $0.705 million is zero because the NPV is negative and thus would not be undertaken.

The company will invest now and not delay because the NPV of not waiting is greater than the NPV of delaying

To find the NPV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute  

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