Answer:
13.7 years
Explanation:
Develop a scope statement for the project described in this post (Links to an external site.) that contains examples of all the elements. Assume that the big finale (with the first batch of invites) will occur in four weeks. Provide your best estimate of the dates for milestones. Project Scope Checklist:_________. 1. Project Objective 2. Product Scope Description 3. Justification 4. Deliverables 5. Milestones 6. Technical Requirements 7. Limits and exclusions 8. Acceptance Criteria
Answer:
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Explanation:
Gordon is a new divisional manager at AskSocrates. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. While observing the departments in his division, Gordon notices that some managers with wide spans of control seem to perform more effectively than other managers with similarly sized spans of control. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the high-performing managers?
a. These managers are paid higher salaries than the low-performing managers.
b. These managers have external locus of control.
c. The employees within their departments tend to compete to reach productivity goals, which boosts performance.
d. The employees within their departments score high on agreeableness.
e. The employees within their departments are highly skilled and very knowledgeable about their jobs.
Answer:
E) The employees within their departments are highly skilled and very knowledgeable about their jobs.
Explanation:
Gordon is a new divisional manager at AskSocrates. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. While observing the departments in his division, Gordon notices that some managers with wide spans of control seem to perform more effectively than other managers with similarly sized spans of control. In this case , the statement that regards high-performing managers is that The employees within their departments are highly skilled and very knowledgeable about their jobs. skilled employees are ones that posses special skills as well as knowledge and training that are needed in their various departments or section of work. They tends to make things easier for their manager since they know more about their work.
Various financial data for SunPath Manufacturing for 2019 and 2020 follow. 2019 2020 Output: Sales $ 300,000 $ 330,000 Inputs: Labor 40,000 43,000 Raw Materials 45,000 51,000 Energy 10,000 9,000 Capital Employed 250,000 262,000 Other 2,000 6,000 What is the percentage change in the energy partial productivity measure for SunPath between 2019 and 2020
Answer:
22.20%
Explanation:
Energy Productivity Ratio 2019 = 300,000 / 10,000 = 30
Energy Productivity Ratio 2020 = 330,000 / 9,000 = 36.66
The percentage change = (36.66-30)/30 * 100
The percentage change = 0.222 * 100
The percentage change = 22.20%
So, the percentage change in the energy partial productivity measure for SunPath between 2019 and 2020 is 22.20%
The following unadjusted accounts are taken from the records of Brown Corp. at December 31, 2019:
Bank Loan 201 Interest Expense 632 Interest Payable 222 12,000 200 100
Additional Information: The bank loan bears interest at 6% per year. It was obtained on April 1, 2019.
Payment in full is due on March 31, 2020.
Required: Prepare the adjusting entry at December 31, 2019
Answer:
Dr Interest expense $340
Cr Interest payable $340
Explanation:
Preparation of the adjusting entry at December 31, 2019
First step is to calculate the interest expense to be debited
Interest expense for 2019 $540
(12,000*6%*9/12)
Less Interest expense already debited ($200)
Interest expense to be debited $340
($540-$200)
Now let Prepare the journal entry
December 31, 2019
Dr Interest expense $340
Cr Interest payable $340
($540-$200)
(Being Interest expense recorded)
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The controller (money manager) for a small company puts some money in a bank account paying 3% per year. He uses some additional money, amounting to 1/3 the amount placed in the bank, to buy bonds paying 4% per year. With the balance of the funds, he buys a 9% certificate of deposit. The first year the investments bring a return of $785. If the total of the investments is $10,000 how much is invested at each rate?
Answer:
$1,500 is invested in a bank account paying 3% per year.
$500 is used to buy bonds paying 4% per year.
$8,000 is used to buy 10% certificate of deposit
Explanation:
Let
x = money used to invest in a bank account paying 3% per year
y = money used to buy 10% certificate of deposit
Because the money used to buy bonds (that pays 4% per year) is equal to one-third of the money used to invest in a bank account paying 3% per year,
x/3 = money used to buy bonds (that pays 4% per year)
Because the total investment is $10,000, we add all the variables that represents the amount of money for each investments. So,
(1)
To compute the return of each investment, we change the rate to decimal and multiply it to the amount of investment because the problem only states the return of first year of investment. Then,
0.03x = return from a bank account paying 3% per year
0.04(x/3) = return from a bond paying 4% per year
0.1y = return from 10% certificate of deposit
Since the total return for the first year of investment is $865, we just add the returns of each investment and create the following equation:
Note: In equation (2), we want to have an equation with 3y so that when we subtract equation (1) to equation (2), we only have an equation involving x, which is easier to solve.
By subtracting equation (1) to equation (2),
(4x + 3y) - (1.3x + 3y) = 30,000 - 25,950
2.7x = 4,050
x = $1,500 = amount deposited in a bank account paying 3% per year
So,
x/3 = 1500/3
x/3 = $500 = amount used to buy bonds paying 4% per year
Using the value of x = 1,500 and replacing the value of x in equation (1),
4x + 3y = 30,000
4(1,500) + 3y = 30,000
6,000 + 3y = 30,000
3y = 24,000
y = $8,000 = money used to buy 10% certificate of deposit
On January 1, 2021, Oliver Foods issued stock options for 47,000 shares to a division manager. The options have an estimated fair value of $7 each. To provide additional incentive for managerial achievement, the options are not exercisable unless Oliver Foods' stock price increases by 6% in four years. Oliver Foods initially estimates that it is not probable the goal will be achieved. How much compensation will be recorded in each of the next four years
Answer:
$82,250
Explanation:
the compensation per year = 47,000 x 1/4 x$7 per stock = $82,250
The compensation must be allocated proportionally to every year included in the plan, regardless of the conditions specified by the plan. The stock price already implicitly includes the most probable market conditions for the company, so that is the price that has to be used to record the compensation plan.
In 2009, Khalid was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries. The accident was caused by Rashad's negligence. Khalid threatened to file a lawsuit against Amber Trucking Company, Rashad's employer, claiming $50,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of income, and $100,000 in punitive damages. Amber's insurance company will not pay punitive damages; therefore, Amber has offered to settle the case for $120,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of income, and nothing for punitive damages. Khalid is in the 35% marginal tax bracket. What is the after-tax difference to Khalid between Khalid's original claim and Amber's offer
Answer:
$5,000
Explanation:
Amber offer = 120,000 + 25,000 = $145,000
Original claim = ($50,000 + $25,000) + [$100,000 × (1 - 0.35) = $140,000
Difference = $145,000 - $140,000 = $5,000
So, the after-tax difference to Khalid between Khalid's original claim and Amber's offer is $5,000
Compare: High Rate vs Snowball.
6. A standard repayment term for a home loan is 30 years, or 360 months. How long does it take you to repay your mortgage using this method?
Answer:
High Rate Vs Snowball
With this standard repayment of 30 years or 360 months, it means that it takes 30 years to repay the mortgage using the Snowball method and a shorter period (less than 30 years) to repay the mortgage using the High Rate method.
Explanation:
The Snowball method is a better method of repaying a loan. This method encourages paying off the loan with the smaller balance first instead of paying off the loan with the higher rate first. The only advantage of the High Rate method is that the loan is repaid quickly with less interest.
1. What is the purpose of a bank statement?
Answer:
to hold money on a account
Explanation:
Bank statements are a great tool to help account holders keep track of their money. They can help account holders track their finances, identify errors, and recognize spending habits.
The wireless phone manufacturing division of a consumer electronics company uses activity-based costing. For simplicity, assume that its accountants have identified only the following three activities and related cost drivers for indirect production costs: Activity Cost Driver Materials handling Direct-materials cost Engineering Engineering change notices Power Kilowatt hours Three types of cell phones are produced: Senior, Basic, and Deluxe. Direct costs and cost-driver activity for each product for a recent month are as follows: Senior Basic Deluxe Direct-materials cost $25,000 $ 60,000 $135,000 Direct-labor cost $14,546 $ 3,762 $ 6,772 Kilowatt hours 230,000 220,000 100,000 Engineering change notices 21 20 69 Indirect production costs for the month were as follows: Materials handling $ 15,400 Engineering 99,000 Power 11,000 Total indirect production cost $125,400 1. Compute the indirect production costs allocated to each product with the ABC system. 2. Suppose all indirect production costs had been allocated to products in proportion to their direct labor costs. Compute the indirect production costs allocated to each product. 3. In which product costs, those in requirement 1 or those in requirement 2, do you have the most confidence
Answer:
1. The indirect production costs allocated to each product with the ABC system:
Senior Basic Deluxe Total
Total indirect production cost $25,250 $26,600 $73,550 $125,400
2. The indirect production costs allocated to each product with direct labor costs:
Senior Basic Deluxe Total
Total indirect production cost $72,730 $18,810 $33,860 $125,400
3. I repose much more confidence in the product costs according to requirement 1.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Activity Cost Driver
Materials handling
Direct-materials cost
Engineering Engineering
Senior Basic Deluxe Total
Direct-materials cost $25,000 $ 60,000 $135,000 $220,000
Direct-labor cost $14,546 $ 3,762 $ 6,772 $25,080
Kilowatt hours 230,000 220,000 100,000 550,000
Engineering change notices 21 20 69 110
Indirect production costs:
Materials handling $ 15,400 $15,400/$220,000 = $0.07
Engineering 99,000 $99,000/110 = $900
Power 11,000 $11,000/550,000 = $0.02
Total indirect production cost $125,400
Overhead Senior Basic Deluxe
Rates
Materials handling $0.07 $1,750 $4,200 $9,450
Engineering $900 18,900 18,000 62,100
Power $0.02 4,600 4,400 2,000
Total indirect production cost $25,250 $26,600 $73,550
Allocation based on direct labor costs:
Predetermined rate = $5 per direct labor cost.
Senior Basic Deluxe Total
Total indirect production cost $72,730 $18,810 $33,860 $125,400
Nick and Beth run a catering business in which they have two major tasks: getting new clients and preparing food for events and parties. It takes Nick 8 hours to prepare food for an event and 4 hours of effort to get each new client. For Beth, it takes 12 hours to prepare food for an event and 3 hours to get a new client.
1. Who has an absolute advantage in food preparation?
2. Who has a comparative advantage in food preparation?
Suppose that initially, Nick and Beth are both splitting both tasks for a large number of events. Then they decide to start shifting some work according to the principle of comparative advantage. In particular, the person with the comparative advantage in food preparation will take over preparing food for one more event, and the other person will use the freed-up time to get more clients. As a result, the total number of events for which food is prepared will remain unchanged, but the number of new clients will increase by __?__.
The second part threw me off and I got confused. I put up the entire problem just to see if i answered it correctly or not to see whether that was what threw me off or not. Thanks in advance! :)
Answer:
NICK
NICK
2
Explanation:
A company has absolute advantage in the production of a good or service if it produces more quantity of a good when compared to other countries
Nick prepares food in 8 hours while Beth produces the food in 12 hours. ick thus has an absolute advantage in food preparation because he produces food in less time
A country has comparative advantage in production if it produces at a lower opportunity cost when compared to other countries.
Opportunity cost of Nick in food preparation = 4/8 = 0.5 hours
Opportunity cost of Beth in food preparation = 3 / 12 = 0.25 hours
Nick has a comparative advantage in food preparation
On January 1, 2020, Crane Company sold to Blossom Company $740000 of its 8% bonds for $655119 to yield 11%. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. What amount should Crane report as interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020? a) $36032 b) $26205 c) $40700 d) $29600
Answer:
a) $36032
Explanation:
The computation of the interest expense reported is shown below:
= BOnd value × rate of interest × given months ÷ total months
= $655,119 × 11% × 6 months ÷ 12 months
= $36,032
Hence, the amount that should be reported as interest expense is $36,032
Beagle Corporation has 18,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding and 18,500 shares of $100 par, 6.75% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock outstanding. Dividends have not been paid for the past two years. This year, a $470,000 dividend will be paid. What are the dividends per share payable to preferred and common, respectively?
Answer:
Common Stockholders = $5.30 per share
Preferred Stockholders Payable = $20.25 per share
Explanation:
Previous Years Dividends distribution - Year 1
Common Stockholders = $0
Preferred Stockholders Payable = 18,500 x $100 x 6.75% = $124,875.00
Previous Years Dividends distribution - Year 2
Common Stockholders = $0
Preferred Stockholders Payable = 18,500 x $100 x 6.75% = $124,875.00 ($249,750 -cumulative)
Previous Years Dividends distribution - Current Year
Common Stockholders = $95,375
Preferred Stockholders Payable = 18,500 x $100 x 6.75% = $124,875.00 ($374,625 -cumulative)
dividends per share payable calculation
Common Stockholders = $95,375 / 18,000 shares = $5.30 per share
Preferred Stockholders Payable = $374,625 / 18,500 shares = $20.25 per share
Krumbly Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. At the beginning of the month, Department D's work in process inventory contained 2,000 units. These units were 100% complete with respect to materials and 40% complete with respect to conversion costs, with a total cost at that point of $13,600. During the month, conversion costs amounted to $8 per equivalent unit. If all 2,000 units are fully complete by the end of the month and transferred out of the department, the total cost of the 2,000 units transferred out will be closest to:
Answer:
the total cost is $23,200
Explanation:
The computation of the total cost of the 2,000 units transferred is as follows:
= Total cost at that point + other cost
= $13,600 + (2,000 × (1 - 0.40) × $8)
= $13,600 + 2,000 × 60% × $8
= $13,600 + $9,600
= $23,200
hence, the total cost is $23,200
Which of the following is not an example of a problem explained by agency theory?
A manager fires underperforming employees.
A manager takes few risks to ensure steady dividends.
A manager encounters a conflict of interest between their responsibilities to shareholders and their responsibilities to employees.
A manager protects her own job rather than the shareholder’s wealth.
Answer:
d
Explanation:
A manager protects her own job rather than the shareholder’s wealth.
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Blue Spruce Company had $152,600 of net income in 2016 when the selling price per unit was $153, the variable costs per unit were $93, and the fixed costs were $573,300. Management expects per unit data and total fixed costs to remain the same in 2017. The president of Blue Spruce Company is under pressure from stockholders to increase net income by $61,700 in 2017.
(a) Compute the number of units sold in 2016. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 1,225.) ______units
(b) Compute the number of units that would have to be sold in 2017 to reach the stockholders' desired profit level. _______units
Answer:
12098
13127
Explanation:
Net income = revenue - total cost
revenue = price x unit sold
total cost = variable cost + fixed cost
variable cost = variable cost per unit x unit sold
unit sold is unknown, so it would be represented with a
$152,600 = $153a - ($93a + $573,300)
$152,600 = $153a - $93a - $573,300
Collect like terms and solve for a
a = 12,098
b. Net income in 2017 = $61,700 + $152,600 = 214,300
214,300 = $153a - $93a - $573,300
Collect like terms and solve for a
a = 13127
The following data is available for Everest Company:
Credit Sales $1,702
Net Income $112
Total Current Assets $366
Total Current Liabilities $226
Accounts Receivable, current year $160
Accounts Receivable, prior year $156
Total Stockholders' Equity, current year $550
Total Stockholders' Equity, prior year $500
Retained Earnings, current year $366
Retained Earnings, prior year $346
Market price per share $50
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding during year 46
Required: Compute the following ratios:
A) current ratio
B) average collection period in days
C) return on stockholders' equity
D) price-earnings ratio
E) dividend yield
Answer:
a. Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities = $366 / $226 = 1.62 to 1
b. Average receivable = (Beginning receivables + Ending receivables) / 2 = ($156 + $160) / 2 = $158
Average collection period = Number of days in year / Credit sales * Average accounts receivable = 365 / $1,702 * $158 = 33.88 days
c. Average Stockholder's equity = (Beginning equity + Ending equity) / 2 = ($500 + $550) / 2 = $525
Return on stockholder's equity = Net income / Average stockholder's equity = $112 / $525 = 21.33%
d. Earnings per share = Net income / Common shares outstanding = $112 / 46 = $2.43 per share
Price earnings ratio = Market price per share / Earnings per share = $50 / $2.43 = 20.58 times
e. Dividends per share = Dividends / Common shares outstanding = $92 / 46 = $2.00 per share
Dividend yield ratio = Dividend per share / Market price per share = $2.00 / $50 = 4.00%
Workings
Beginning retained earnings $346
Add: Net income $112
Less: Ending retained earnings -$366
Dividends $92
You purchased eight put option contracts with a strike price of $30 and a premium of $1.10. What is the total net amount you will receive for your shares if you exercise this contract when the underlying stock is selling for $26.50 a share
Answer:
$23120
Explanation:
The computation of the total net amount received is shown below:
Total Premium Paid
= 800 Option × $1.10
= $880
And,
Amount Received is
= 800 Option × $30
= $24000
So, Net Amount Received is
= $24000 - $880
= $23120
Who is the Father of accounting
Answer:
Luca Pacioli
Luca Pacioli, was a Franciscan friar born in Borgo San Sepolcro in what is now Northern Italy in 1446 or 1447.
A pre-concert rehearsal is an example of
Media strategy
Marginal analysis
Quality control
Goodwill
Answer:
Quality control
Explanation:
Six Sigma is a quality business management strategy which helps business organizations to improve the quality of processes, products and services by discovering and eliminating defects, variations or errors. It is a strategic business concept that was developed in 1986 by Motorola.
Under the six sigma approach, any process that doesn't provide customer satisfaction or causes challenges in an organisation's process should be eliminated from the system in order to produce quality products and services. It allows only 3.4 defective features for every million opportunities and as such expects processes to be defect free 99.99966 percent of the time.
Generally, there are two (2) main methods of achieving the six sigma approach;
1. DMAIC: define, measure, analyze, improve and control.
2. DMADV: define, measure, analyze, design and verify.
Hence, a pre-concert rehearsal is an example of quality control because the participants or team members are made to practice their routines so as to master them and prevent mistakes on the day of the concert. Thus, a pre-concert is aimed at getting the best out of a team in order to deliver a quality performance to the audience.
Imagine that after completing your economics course (you get an A, of course) you are at a family gathering. Your grandmother asks you about a news story she read this morning. The story explained that when the government adjusts Social Security payments for inflation, it generally uses the CPI-W, which is the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Because senior citizens spend a lot more than average on medical care, adjustments to their Social Security payments are not keeping up with their cost of living.
Last year I received $15,000 per year from the government. The story said that the CPI increased from 144 to 162. How much will I get this year?
Answer:
$16,875
Explanation:
The amount received per year is $15,000 and the CPI increased from 144 to 162
Inflation rate = (New CPI - Old CPI)/Old CPI * 100
Inflation rate = 162-144/144 * 100
Inflation rate = 0.125
Inflation rate = 12.5%
Amount received = $15,000 * 12.5% = $1,875
==> $15,000 + $1,875 = $16,875
So, Grandmother will receive $16,875
In each of the following transactions ( a ) through ( c ) for Romney's Marketing Company, use the three step process illustrated in the chapter to record the adjusting entry at year-end December 31, 2015. The process includes (1) determining if revenue was earned or an expense incurred, (2) determining whether cash was received or paid in the past or will be received or paid in the future, and (3) computing the amount of the adjustment.
a. Estimated electricity usage at $450 for December; to be paid in January of next year.
b. On September 1 of the current year, loaned $6,000 to an officer who will repay the loan principal and interest in one year at an annual interest rate of 14 percent.
c. Owed wages to 10 employees who worked four days at $200 each per day at the end of the current year. The company will pay employees at the end of the first week of next year.
Answer:
Romney's Marketing Company
Using the three-step process to record the adjusting entry at year-end December 31, 2015:
a1. Expense was incurred
2. Cash will be paid in the future
3. The amount of the adjustment is $450
b1. Revenue was earned at December 31, 2015
2. Cash will be received in the future.
3. The amount of the adjustment is $280.
c1. Expense was incurred.
2. Cash will be paid in the future.
3. The amount of the adjustment is $8,000.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Interest receivable = $280 ($6,000 * 14% * 4/12)
b) The three-step process for recording the adjusting entry at year-end:
(1) determining if revenue was earned or an expense incurred.
(2) determining whether cash was received or paid in the past or will be received or paid in the future.
(3) computing the amount of the adjustment.
Fuente, Inc., has identified an investment project with the following cash flows.
Year Cash Flow
1 $ 1,090
2 1,320
3 1,540
4 2,280
a. If the discount rate is 7 percent, what is the future value of these cash flows in Year 4? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
b. If the discount rate is 13 percent, what is the future value of these cash flows in Year 4? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
c. If the discount rate is 22 percent, what is the future value of these cash flows in Year 4? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
Answer:
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Explanation:
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Two European Courts are the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Copyrights.
False
True
From the following information, please prepare an Income Statement, Statement of Owner’s Equity, and Balance Sheet for the month of May of the current year.
Cash
$12,000
Accounts Receivable
16,000
Supplies
350
Equipment
16,500
Notes Payable
$13,000
Accounts Payable
12,000
S. Jones, Capital
18,000
S. Jones, Drawing
550
Service Revenue
6,000
Telephone Expense
350
Rent Expense
1,100
Advertising Expense
2,150
$49,000
$49,000
Answer:35,000
Explanation:
Answer:
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Explanation:
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If cash is received from customers in payment for services that have not yet been performed, the business would record the cash receipt as: Multiple Choice A debit to an unearned revenue account. A debit to a prepaid expense account. A credit to an unearned revenue account. A credit to a prepaid expense account. A credit to accounts payable.
Answer:
A credit to an unearned revenue account
Explanation:
Ordinarily, when cash is received from a person whereas service has not been performed, the accounting entry is to debit cash account and credit the unearned revenue account.
Here, the receipt of cash means that revenue was realized however, the service expected have not been performed hence necessitated crediting the unearned revenue account and a debit to the asset cash for the amount received.
A machine makes three different components used in a gyroscope. Call these components A, B, and C. The following repeating schedule is used to make components: make 100 units of A, make 50 units of B, and then make 200 units of C. How many components are made in the production cycle
Answer:
350
Explanation:
Calculation for How many components are made in the production cycle
Components A 100 units
Components B 50 units
Components C 200 units
Total 350 components
Therefore How many components are made in the production cycle is 350 components
A trading company on April 30, paid BD 750,000 for a machine which can produce 1,400,000 units in 10 years life. The machine have a salvage value of BD 50,000 and produce 25,000 units in first year, 45,000 units in second year and 70,000 units in third year. Compute depreciation expense for the Second year assuming the company uses the unit production method. O A. 22500 O B. 35000 O C. 12500 O D. 15000
Answer: A. BD 22,500
Explanation:
First find the depreciation per unit:
= (Cost of machine -Salvage value) / Total units to be produced over lifetime
= (750,000 - 50,000) / 1,400,000
= BD 0.5 per unit
There are 45,000 units to be produced in the second year:
= 45,000 * 0.5
= BD 22,500
Name some of the faculties of Nepal Sanskrit University?
Explanation:
Agricultural Engineering
Answer:
Veda, Philosophy, astronomy, yoga, homeopathy, naturopathy, history, Buddha Darshan etc
Under contract law, a promise not to do something that a person could otherwise do __________. is only deemed legal consideration for a contract if the person giving it is financially harmed is called a forbearance and is an adequate legal value to support the existence of consideration for a contract is called a forbearance, but is not adequate legal consideration for a contract is called promissory estoppel, and qualifies as legal consideration
Answer:
is called a forbearance and is adequate legal consideration for a contract.
Explanation:
A contract can be defined as an agreement between two or more parties (group of people) which gives rise to a mutual legal obligation or enforceable by law.
Mutual assent is a legal term which represents an agreement by both parties to a contract. When two parties to a contract both have an understanding of the parameters, terms and conditions surrounding a contract, it ultimately implies that they are in agreement; this is generally referred to as mutual assent.
Under contract law, a promise not to do something that a person could otherwise do is called a forbearance and is adequate legal consideration for a contract.
For example, a creditor who decides to forebear by refusing to collect money from a debtor.