Answer: D. net exports will increase.
Explanation:
Lower interest rates decrease the value of a currency because less investors will invest in it. This reduced currency value will mean that exports will become cheaper as they are quoted in the domestic currency. As the exports are cheaper, more countries will buy them leading to an increase in Net exports.
Barb Campbell owns an entertainment company which has increased both its profits and revenues over an extended period of time. Barb's firm is experiencing:
Answer:
sustained growth
Explanation:
Based on this information it seems that Barb's firm is experiencing sustained growth. This term refers to the realistically attainable amount of growth that a company can have without running into problems. If a business grows way too fast it will not be able to fund that growth, but if they do not grow enough then they will amass debt and fail. Sustainable Growth is usually the goal for new companies.
Factory Overhead Rates, Entries, and Account Balance Eclipse Solar Company operates two factories. The company applies factory overhead to jobs on the basis of machine hours in Factory 1 and on the basis of direct labor hours in Factory 2. Estimated factory overhead costs, direct labor hours, and machine hours are as follows: Factory 1 Factory 2 Estimated factory overhead cost for fiscal year beginning August 1 $18,500,000 $44,000,000 Estimated direct labor hours for year 800,000 Estimated machine hours for year 1,250,000 Actual factory overhead costs for August $1,515,800 $3,606,300 Actual direct labor hours for August 64,500 Actual machine hours for August 105,000 a. Determine the factory overhead rate for Factory 1. Round your answer to two decimal places.
Answer:
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= $14.8 per machine hour
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Factory 1
Estimated factory overhead= $18,500,000
Estimated machine hours for year 1,250,000
To calculate the predetermined manufacturing overhead rate we need to use the following formula:
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= total estimated overhead costs for the period/ total amount of allocation base
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= 18,500,000/1,250,000
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= $14.8 per machine hour
Lindon Company is the exclusive distributor for an automotive product that sells for $34.00 per unit and has a CM ratio of 30%. The company’s fixed expenses are $193,800 per year. The company plans to sell 21,600 units this year. Required: 1. What are the variable expenses per unit? (Round your "per unit" answer to 2 decimal places.) 2. What is the break-even point in unit sales and in dollar sales? 3. What amount of unit sales and dollar sales is required to attain a target profit of $91,800 per year? 4. Assume that by using a more efficient shipper, the company is able to reduce its variable expenses by $3.40 per unit. What is the company’s new break-even point in unit sales and in dollar sales? What dollar sales is required to attain a target profit of $91,800?
Answer:
1. $23.80
2. Break even Point (units) = 19,000 units and Break even Point (dollars) = $646,000
3. Unit sales to attain a target profit = 28,000 units and Dollar sales to attain a target profit = $952,000
4. Break even Point (units) = 28,500 units, Break even Point (dollars) = $969,000 and Dollar sales to attain a target profit = $1,428,000.
Explanation:
Variable Cost % = 100% - 30%
= 70%
Thus, variable expenses per unit = $34.00 × 70%
= $23.80
Break even Point is the level of activity where a firm makes neither a profit nor a loss.
Break even Point (units) = Fixed Cost / Contribution per unit
= $193,800 / ($34.00 ×30%)
= $193,800 / $10.20
= 19,000 units
Break even Point (dollars) = Fixed Cost / CM Ratio
= $193,800 / 0.30
= $646,000
Unit sales to attain a target profit = (Fixed Cost + Target Profit) / Contribution per unit
= ($193,800 + $91,800) / $10.20
= 28,000
Dollar sales to attain a target profit = (Fixed Cost + Target Profit) / CM Ratio
= ($193,800 + $91,800) / 0.30
= $952,000
When variable expenses reduce by $3.40 per unit.
Break even Point (units) = Fixed Cost / Contribution per unit
= $193,800 / ($34.00 - $23.80 - $3.40 )
= $193,800 / $6.80
= 28,500 units
Break even Point (dollars) = Fixed Cost / CM Ratio
= $193,800 / ($6.80/ $34.00)
= $969,000
Dollar sales to attain a target profit = (Fixed Cost + Target Profit) / CM Ratio
= ($193,800 + $91,800) / 0.20
= $1,428,000
What represents a difference in the process by which a monopolistic competitor and a monopolist make their respective decisions about quantity and price?
Answer:
There is no need for the monopolists to have the fear for entry
Explanation:
So, this particular problem or question is what is the part of economics known as the microeconomics. So, let us take the definitions of some important terms in the question which is going to assist us in solving this particular problem or question.
=> MONOPOLISTIC COMPETITOR: the term monopolistic competitor will also mean to say imperfect competitor. That is to say the kind of competition in which sellers or competitors compete in order for them to get some kind of advantage over the prices of goods and services in the market. The demand curve thus now has a download slope.
=> MONOPOLIST: Monopolists have advantage over the price of products or services in the market.
A bond has a $1,000 par value, 20 years to maturity, and pays a coupon of 5.5% per year, annually. The bond is callable in ten years at $1,075. If the bond’s yield to maturity is 5.89% per year, what is its yield to call? Question 13 options: A) 5.87% B) 6.57% C) 6.11% D) 6.43% E) 6.68%
Answer:
6.68% , option E is correct
Explanation:
The price of the bond can be computed using the below formula for bond price calculation:
bond price=face value/(1+r)^n+coupon*(1-(1+r)^-n)/r
face value is $1000
r is the yield to maturity which is 5.89%
coupon=face value*coupon rate=1000*5.5%=55
n is the number of coupons the bond would pay which is 11 coupons over 20 years
bond price=1000/(1+5.89%)^20+55*(1-(1+5.89%)^-20)/5.89%
bond price=$ 954.87
The yield on the call can be determined using excel rate function as further explained below:
=rate(nper,pmt,-pv,fv)
nper is the number of coupons the bond would pay before being called in ten years' time i.e 10 coupons
pmt is the is the amount of annual coupon=$1000*5.5%=$55
pv is the current price of $954.87
fv is the call price which is $1,075
=rate(10,55,-954.87,1075)=6.68%
This question explores the calculation of the unemployment rate. You will be provided some imperfect employment data for four different countries and asked to identify the unemployment rate. Task 1: The population of Asartaland is 95. Of these 95 individuals, 75 are in the labor force and 65 are employed. What is the unemployment rate in Asartaland
Answer:
Unemployment rate= 0.13= 13%
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Of these 95 individuals, 75 are in the labor force and 65 are employed.
To calculate the unemployment rate, we need to use the following formula:
Unemployment rate= unmeployed population / labor force
Unemployment rate= 10/75
Unemployment rate= 0.13
Karim Corp. requires a minimum $9,900 cash balance. If necessary, loans are taken to meet this requirement at a cost of 2% interest per month (paid monthly). Any excess cash is used to repay loans at month-end. The cash balance on July 1 is $10,300 and the company has no outstanding loans. Forecasted cash receipts (other than for loans received) and forecasted cash payments (other than for loan or interest payments) follow.
July August September
Cash receipts $25,900 $33,900 $41,900
Cash payments 30,850 31,900 33,900
Prepare a cash budget for July, August, and September.
Answer:
Karim Corp.
Cash Budget
For July, August and September
JULY$ AUGUST$ SEPTEMBER$
Beginning cash balance 10,300 9,900 9,900
Cash receipts 25,900 33,900 41,900
Total cash available 36,200 43,800 51,800
Cash payment 30,850 31,900 33,900
Interest on bank loan 0 91 53
Preliminary cash balance 5,350 11,809 17,847
Additional loan(loan repayment) 4,550 -1,909 -2,641
Ending cash balance 9,900 9,900 15,206
Loan Balance
Loan balance - Beginning of month 0 4,550 2,641
Additional loan(loan repayment) 4,550 -1,909 -2,641
Loan balance - End of month 4,550 2,641 0
August Interest on bank loan = 4550 * 2% = $91
September interest on loan = 2641 * 2% = 52.82 = $53
1. Peter applied for a job at an accounting firm and a consulting firm. He knows that 50% of similarly qualified applicants receive job offers from the accounting firm; only 40% of similarly qualified applicants receive job offers from the consulting firm Peter also knows that 60% of similarly qualified applicants receive an offer from one firm or the other. Hints: A
Answer:
75%
Explanation:
Assume that:
X is the probability that the Peter, qualified accountant would receive offer from the accounting firm AND
Y is the probability that the Peter, qualified accountant would receive offer from the consulting firm.
Here,
P(X) is 50%, P(Y) is 40% and P(X∪Y) is 60%
Now we want to find P(X/Y) = ?
We also know that:
P(X/Y) = P(X∩Y) STEP1 / P(Y)
By putting values, we have:
P(X/Y) = 0.3 / 0.4 = 0.75 = 75%
Step 1: Find P(X∩Y)
P(X∪Y) = P(X) + P(Y) - P(X∩Y)
This implies that:
P(X∩Y) = P(X) + P(Y) - P(X∪Y)
By putting values we have:
P(X∩Y) = 0.5 + 0.4 - 0.6 = 0.3
On June 10, 20X8, Playoff Corporation acquired 100 percent of Series Company's common stock. Summarized balance sheet data for the two companies immediately after the stock acquisition are as follows:
Playoff Corp. Series Company
Item Book Value Fair Value
Cash $ 15,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Accounts Receivable 30,000 10,000 10,000
Inventory 80,000 20,000 25,000
Buildings & Equipment (net) 120,000 50,000 70,000
Investment in Series Stock 100,000
Total $ 345,000 $ 85,000 $ 110,000
Accounts Payable $ 25,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000
Bonds Payable 150,000 25,000 25,000
Common Stock 55,000 20,000
Retained Earnings 115,000 37,000
Total $ 345,000 $ 85,000 $ 28,000
Required:
a. Prepare the consolidating entries required to prepare a consolidated balance sheet immediately after the acquisition of Series Company shares. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
b. Record the excess value (differential) reclassification entry.
Answer:
a. Consolidating Journal Entries:
Description Debit Credit
June 10, 20X8:
Cash $5,000
Accounts receivable 10,000
Inventory 25,000
Building & Equipment 70,000
Unrealized Gain on fair value $25,000
Accounts payable 3,000
Bonds payable 25,000
Investment in Series Stock 100,000
Excess Value (differential) 43,000
To record consolidating entries in the consolidated parent.
Goodwill 43,000
Excess Value (differential) 43,000
To record the reclassification of the excess value as Goodwill on acquisition.
Explanation:
a) Summarized balance sheet data
Playoff Corporation Series Company
Item Book Value Fair Value
Cash $ 15,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Accounts Receivable 30,000 10,000 10,000
Inventory 80,000 20,000 25,000
Buildings & Equipment (net) 120,000 50,000 70,000
Investment in Series Stock 100,000
Total $ 345,000 $ 85,000 $ 110,000
Accounts Payable $ 25,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000
Bonds Payable 150,000 25,000 25,000
Common Stock 55,000 20,000
Retained Earnings 115,000 37,000
Total $ 345,000 $ 85,000 $ 28,000
b) Consolidated entries are made for assets and liabilities acquired of the subsidiary using fair values. An unrealized gain on fair value account is created to account for the differences in fair values. Any excess or differential after consolidation and above the fair values is regarded as Goodwill arising from the acquisition.
Suppose you have $1,500 and plan to purchase a 5-year certificate of deposit (CD) that pays 3.5% interest, compounded annually. How much will you have when the CD matures
Answer:
$ 1,781.53
Explanation:
The future value of the 5-year CD can be determined by using the future value formula stated below:
FV=PV*(1+r)^n
FV is the future value which is expected future amount after 5 years
PV is the initial amount used in purchasing the CD i.e $1500
r is the rate of return on the CD on an annual basis which is 3.5%
n is the number of years the investment would last which is 5 years
FV=$1500*(1+3.5%)^5
FV=$1500*1.187686306
FV=$ 1,781.53
Which of the following is an advantage of a partnership?
A.ease of starting and ending the business
B. Shared management and pooled skills
C. Unlimited liability
D. Little time commitment
Answer:
B
Explanation:
as if u share a business then the time and management is also shared
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Koczela Inc. has provided the following data for the month of May:
Inventories:
Beginning Ending
Work in process $ 25,000 $ 20,000
Finished goods $ 54,000 $ 58,000
Additional information:
Direct materials $ 65,000
Direct labor cost $ 95,000
Manufacturing overhead cost incurred $ 71,000
Manufacturing overhead cost applied to Work in Process $ 69,000
Any underapplied or overapplied manufacturing overhead is closed out to cost of goods sold.
The cost of goods manufactured for May is:___________
$229,000
$234,000
$231,000
$236,000
Answer:
$234,000
Explanation:
cost of goods manufactured = beginning work in process + direct materials + direct labor + manufacturing overhead cost applied - ending work in process
cost of goods manufactured = $25,000 + $65,000 + $95,000 + $69,000 - $20,000 = $234,000
cost of goods sold = beginning finished inventory + cost of goods manufactured - ending finished inventory + underapplied overhead
cost of goods sold = $54,000 + $234,000 - $58,000 + $2,000 = $232,000
Jackpot Mining Company operates a copper mine in central Montana. The company paid $1,150,000 in 2021 for the mining site and spent an additional $630,000 to prepare the mine for extraction of the copper. After the copper is extracted in approximately four years, the company is required to restore the land to its original condition, including repaving of roads and replacing a greenbelt. The company has provided the following three cash flow possibilities for the restoration costs: (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1)
Cash flow Probability
1 $330,000 25%
2 430,000 40%
3 630,000 35%
To aid extraction, Jackpot purchased some new equipment on July 1, 2021, for $150,000. After the copper is removed from this mine, the equipment will be sold. The credit-adjusted, risk-free rate of interest is 10%.
Required:
a. Determine the cost of the copper mine.
b. Prepare the journal entries to record the acquisition costs.
Answer:
a. Determine the cost of the copper mine.
$2,104,430b. Prepare the journal entries to record the acquisition costs.
Date X, 2021, acquisition of copper mine
Dr Copper mine 2,104,430
Cr Cash 1,780,000
Cr Asset retirement liability 324,430
July 1, 2021, acquisition of mining equipment
Dr Equipment 150,000
Cr Cash 150,000
Explanation:
estimated restoration costs = ($330,000 x .25) + ($430,000 x .4) + ($630,000 x .35) = $475,000
now we must adjust the restoration cost and determine its present value = $475,000 x 0.68301 (present value factor, 10%, 4 periods) = $324,430
total cost of copper mine = purchase cost + preparation costs + restoration costs = $1,150,000 + $630,000 + $324,430 = $2,104,430
The following cost behavior patterns describe anticipated manufacturing costs for 2013: raw material, $8.20/unit; direct labor, $11.20/unit; and manufacturing overhead, $386,400 + $9.20/unit. Required: If anticipated production for 2013 is 42,000 units, calculate the u
Answer:
Note: The missing part of the question is "using variable costing and absorption costing. Explain the difference"
Solution
According to variable costing, the unit cost based was
= $8.20 + $11.20 + $9.20
= $28.6
According to absorption costing,
Total Manufacturing costs= Direct material + Direct labor + Overhead
= $8.20 + $11.20 + ($386,400/42,000 units) + $9.20
= $8.20 + $11.20 + $9.2 + $9.2
= $37.8
The difference between the variable costing and the absorption cost is because the product costing using variable costing method only includes variable costs.
The standard deviation of return on investment A is 25%, while the standard deviation of return on investment B is 20%. If the correlation coefficient between the returns on A and B is −0.260, the covariance of returns on A and B is _________. Multiple Choice –0.2080 –0.0130 0.0130 0.2080
Answer: –0.0130
Explanation:
Correlation given the variance and the standard deviation of the two returns can be calculated by;
Correlation coefficient = Covariance of returns on investment A and B / (Standard deviation of return on investment A * Standard deviation of return on investment B).
Rearranging the formula, Covariance becomes;
Covariance of returns on investment A and B = Correlation coefficient * (Standard deviation of return on investment A * Standard deviation of return on investment B)
Covariance of returns on investment A and B = -0.260 * 0.25 * 0.20
Covariance of returns on investment A and B = –0.0130
Choose three distinct but related business functions (e.g., inventory control, purchasing, payroll, accounting, etc.). Write a short paper describing how interfacing the information systems of these three functions can improve an organization’s performance.
Answer:
The three functions can be described as follows:
i) Inventory control
ii) Procurement
iii) Sales
Explanation:
Following are the description of the given points:
In point (i):
It is also the center of the operational activities, in which it would be accountable to always get rid of a perfect product inventory and thus not have an untouched inventory in the storage facility.
In point (ii):
This is the first step for just a brand until it hits the end user. It is sourcing, which most appropriate and progressed necessity for both the manufacturing of the company.
In point (iii):
For the business, it primarily provides, a large number of alternative considerations. However, certain expenses it control, including the expense of keeping as well as the wastefulness in raw resources, all will be determined from selling price.
Suppose the price level and value of the U.S. Dollar in year 1 are 1 and $1, respectively. Instructions: Round your answers to 2 decimal places. a. If the price level rises to 1.55 in year 2, what is the new value of the dollar
Answer: $0.65
Explanation:
The Price Level and the value of a currency are inversely related because inflation erodes the value of the currency. Therefore if the price level increases, the value of the currency drops. The reverse is true.
The formula therefore is is;
New Value = [tex]\frac{1}{Price Level}[/tex]
New Value = [tex]\frac{1}{1.55}[/tex]
New Value = 0.6452
New Value = $0.65
In a duopoly game we observe the following payouts: if the two firms collude they will each earn $50,000. If one firm cheats then he earns $60,000 and the other firm earns -$10,000. If both firms cheat then they each earn zero economic profit. In this game what is the Nash equilibrium?
Answer:
the Nash equilibrium for both players is to collude
Explanation:
A duopoly is when there are two firms operating in an industry.
Game theory looks at the interactions between participants in a competitive game and calculates the best choice for the player.
Dominant strategy is the best option for a player regardless of what the other player is playing.
Nash equilibrium is the best outcome for players where no player has an incentive to change their decisions.
the Nash equilibrium for both players is to collude because it is the best outcome for both players. if, a player cheats, there is a chance that the other player would cheat and both firms would end up earning a zero economic profit
Based on the various payoffs to be made, the Nash Equilibrium for this game would be that both firms should collude.
The Nash Equilibrium is the outcome that would be most beneficial for both firms to stay in. If either of them leave, they would incur losses.
If both firms decide to collude and one cheats, the other firm would cheat as well to avoid making a loss which would lead to both of them making zero economic profit.
Both firms will therefore collude so as to make $50,000 a piece.
In conclusion, the Nash Equilibrium is collusion between the two firms.
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All of the following are protective functions of packaging except: Group of answer choices Cushioning the contents All are protective functions Being tamper-proof Providing uniform weight distribution Enclosing the materials
Answer:
All are protective functions
Explanation:
The packaging is the process in which the firm wrap the product so that it cannot be damage stole or lost by maintaining its product id
There are various function of packaging like tamper-proofing, uniform weight, the material disclosed, content cushioned so that the packaging should be done in a systematic manner
Therefore the second option is correct
WACC and Cost of Common Equity
Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 45% common equity and 55% debt to fund its $10 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 12%, a before-tax cost of debt of 10%, and a tax rate of 25%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend next year (D1) is $3, and the current stock price is $34.
A. What is the company's expected growth rate?
B. If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.6 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends?
Answer:
A. What is the company's expected growth rate?
current stock price = expected dividend / (required rate of return - growth rate)
$34 = $3 / (12% - g)
12% - g = $3 / $34 = 8.82%
growth rate = 12% - 8.82% = 3.18%
B. If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.6 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends?
WACC = (equity x Re) + [debt x cost of debt x (1 - tax rate)]
12% = (45% x Re) + (55% x 10% x 0.75) = 0.45Re + 4.125%
0.45Re = 12% - 4.125% = 7.875%
Re = 7.875% / .45 = 17.5%
growth rate = (net income / equity) x (1 - dividend payout ratio)
3.18% = ($1.6 billion / $4.5 billion) x (1 - dividend payout ratio)
3.18% = 0.3556 x (1 - dividend payout ratio)
1 - dividend payout ratio = 3.18 / 0.3556 = 0.089
dividend payout ratio = 1 - 0.089 = 0.911
this means that the company distribute 91.1% of its net income to its stockholders
To prepare a budgeted balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, data is needed from the ______ December 31, 2019. income statement for the year ended
Answer and Explanation:
For preparing the budgeted balance sheet as of December 31,2020 we need to refer the data of balance sheet as of December 31,2019 so that the firm could get an idea.
Also by referring the income statement, statement of owner equity, profit and loss account we can get an idea so that it becomes easy for the company to prepare the budgeted balance sheet
Answer:
data is needed from the balanceh sheet as of
Panner, Inc., owns 30 percent of Watkins and applies the equity method. During the current year, Panner buys inventory costing $126,000 and then sells it to Watkins for $180,000. At the end of the year, Watkins still holds only $26,400 of merchandise. What amount of gross profit must Panner defer in reporting this investment using the equity method
Answer:
The gross profit that will be deferred is $2376
Explanation:
The cost of inventory = $126000
Selling price of inventory (revenue) = $180000
The remaining inventory with Watkins = $26400
Gross profit percentage = (revenue – cost) / revenue
Gross profit percentage = (180000 – 126000) / 180000 = 0.3 or 30%
Remaining value = $26400 × 30% = 7920
Ownership = 7920 × 30% = $2376
The gross profit that will be deferred is $2376
Harmony Company sells handminusknit scarves. Each scarf sells for $ 45. The company pays $ 70 to rent vending space for one day. The variable costs are $ 12 per scarf. How many scarves should the company sell each day in order to break even? (Round your answer up to the nearest whole scarf.)
Answer:
2.12, rounded up to 3
Explanation:
To solve the equation, we first need to set up an equation.
Let x represent the number of scarves. We want one side of the equation to be the amount earned and the other to be the cost
45x is how much they earn since each scarf is $45
70+12x is how much they cost for rent and production
45x=70+12x
Subtract 12x from both sides
33x=70
Divide both sides by 33
x=2.12
It says we should round up so 3 scarves to break even
Advika is a resident of India who exports hand-dyed fabrics to other nations. Since India has an exchange control system, what does this mean for Advika
Answer: The Reserve Bank of India keeps all of Advika’s foreign currency for her.
Explanation:
When a country uses exchange controls, it limits the amount of foreign currency that can come into a country. This is usually done to ensure stability in the money market of the country as well as to improve the balance of payments for the country.
One way of implementing exchange control is for all foreign currency to go through the Central bank of the country. Should a citizen need access to foreign currency, they would need to apply to the central bank to access it. With India having an exchange control system, the Reserve Bank of India keeps all foreign currency and Advika would have to apply for it should she need it.
Danaher Woodworking Corporation produces fine furniture. The company uses a job-order costing system in which its predetermined overhead rate is based on capacity. The capacity of the factory is determined by the capacity of its constraint, which is an automated lathe. Additional information is provided below for the most recent month: Estimates at the beginning of the month: Estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead $ 36,400 Capacity of the lathe 400 hours Actual results: Actual total fixed manufacturing overhead $ 36,400 Actual hours of lathe use 380 hours Required: a. Calculate the predetermined overhead rate based on capacity. b. Calculate the manufacturing overhead applied. c. Calculate the cost of unused capacity.
Answer:
a. Calculate the predetermined overhead rate based on capacity.
$91 per lathe hourb. Calculate the manufacturing overhead applied.
$34,580c. Calculate the cost of unused capacity.
$1,820Explanation:
Estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead $36,400
Capacity of the lathe 400 hours
predetermined overhead rate per lathe hour = $36,400 / 400 = $91
actual results:
Actual total fixed manufacturing overhead $36,400
Actual hours of lathe use 380 hours
applied overhead = $91 x 380 lathe hours = $34,580
cost of unused capacity = $36,400 - $34,580 = $1,820
A "tariff" on imported products is an example of a trade barrier that is always preferred to the free trade, because it generates government revenues in addition to restricting the amounts of imports.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
The answer is true
Explanation:
One of the most common trade barriers is a tariff. Tariff is a tax imposed by the government on imported goods and services. Imposing tariffs on imported goods and services raise their prices.
Imposing tariff on imported goods can either be done to raise government revenue or to protect indigenous companies.
Maria, the landlord, refuses to fix a small leak in the roof that was there prior to the current tenant. Juan, the current tenant, has just discovered the leak after a heavy rain. The consequence is that black mold has been forming in the attic for quite some time. Juan still has significant time remaining on his lease. Juan has notified Maria in writing of the mold and leak issue but has received no response. He is concerned about the premises becoming unsafe to live in. It has been 14 days since he emailed her his notification. What are all of Juan’s options if Maria declines to do the repairs? Please discuss all remedies Juan may seek. Please remember to reference the contract and text to support your analysis.
Answer:
Please see answers below
Explanation:
Joan may as well put a call through to Maria in addition to his previous mail. Several remedial options are available to Juan and each has its own merits and demerits. It is proper for the tenant to consider each options carefully and seek legal opinion where necessary. However, if Maria declines to do the repairs, Juan may seek the following remedies
• Repair and deduct remedy . In this type of remedy, a tenant may deduct money that is equivalent of a month's rent to cover the cost of the repair or defect. Rental unit 156 covers a condition whether faulty or substandard rented unit could affect the tenant's health and safety. Since the landlord has refused to do the repair, she is guilty of implied warranty of habitability which includes leak in the roof, gas leak, no running water etc. Also, the tenant may not have to file a lawsuit against the landlord since this type of remedy has legal aid. Other conditions attached in addition to the above are ; the repairs cannot cost more than a month's rent, the tenant cannot use the repair and deduct remedy more that twice in any 12 month period, tenant must have informed the landlord in writing and through calls of the faulty area that requires repair. His family or pets must not be the cause of the faulty area that needed to be repaired etc.
• The abandonment remedy . Here, the tenant could move out of the faulty unit or defective rental unit due to its substandard condition which could affect his health and safety. Where the tenant uses the abandonment remedy judiciously, he is not liable to pay any other rent once he has abandoned or moved out of the defective rental unit. The conditions attached are that; the defects must be serious and directly related to the tenant's health and safety, the tenant or his family must not be the cause of the faulty space that requires repair. Moreover, the tenant must have informed the landlord whether in writing or orally telephone calls of the defects that requires repair.
• The rent withholding remedy. Legally, a tenant could withhold house rent if the landlord fails to take care of serious defects that negates the implied warranty of habitability. Conditions attached to this type of remedy are; the defects to be repaired must have threatened the tenant's safety and wellbeing. Again, the faulty or defective unit must be such that it becomes uninhabitable for the tenant . The tenant, his family or pets must not be the cause of the defects that requires repairs. The tenant must have also notified the landlord either through phone calls on in writing, amongst others.
• The tenant could also file a lawsuit against the landlord to recover the cost expended to fixing the faulty repairs where the landlord was not willing to do so. Conditions that must be met before this option could stand in the court of law are; the rental unit has serious defect that is not safe for living. A housing inspector has inspected the house and found to be short of minimum requirements for habitable place etc. A tenant may seek this type of redress where the option for out of court settlement has failed with the landlord.
Mountain High Ice Cream Company transferred $65,000 of accounts receivable to the Prudential Bank. The transfer was made with recourse. Prudential remits 90% of the factored amount to Mountain High and retains 10% to cover sales returns and allowances. When the bank collects the receivables, it will remit to Mountain High the retained amount (which Mountain estimates has a fair value of $5,500). Mountain High anticipates a $3,500 recourse obligation. The bank charges a 3% fee (3% of $65,000), and requires that amount to be paid at the start of the factoring arrangement.
Required:
Prepare the journal entry to record the transfer on the books of Mountain High assuming that the sale criteria are met.
Answer:
Dr Cash 56,550
Dr Receivable from factor 5,500
Dr Loss on sale of receivables 6,450
Cr Accounts receivables 65,000
Cr Recourse liability 3,500
Explanation:
cash = ($65,000 x 90%) - factoring fees = $58,500 - $1,950 = $56,550
factoring fees = $65,000 x 3% = $1,950
loss on sale of receivables (includes factoring fees) = (accounts receivables + recourse liability) - (cash + receivable from factor) = ($65,000 + $3,500) - ($56,550 + $5,500) = $68,500 - $62,050 = $6,450
Mary buys an annuity that promises to pay her $1,500 at the end of each of the next 20 years. The appropriate interest rate is 7.5%. What is the value of this 20-year annuity today?
Answer:
PV= $15,291.74
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Annual cash flow= $1,5000
Number of years= 20
Interest rate= 7.5%
To calculate the present value, first, we need to determine the future value using the following formula:
FV= {A*[(1+i)^n-1]}/i
A= annual cash flow
FV= {1,500*[(1.075^20) - 1]} / 0.075
FV= $64,957.02
Now, we can calculate the present value:
PV= FV/(1+i)^n
PV= 64,957.02/(1.075^20)
PV= $15,291.74
Meginnis Corporation's relevant range of activity is 3,000 units to 7,000 units. When it produces and sells 5,000 units, its average costs per unit are as follows: Average Cost per Unit Direct materials $ 5.20 Direct labor $ 3.75 Variable manufacturing overhead $ 1.65 Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 2.60 Fixed selling expense $ 0.50 Fixed administrative expense $ 0.40 Sales commissions $ 1.50 Variable administrative expense $ 0.50 If 6,000 units are produced, the total amount of direct manufacturing cost incurred is closest to
Answer:
$53,700
Explanation:
Direct manufacturing cost = (Direct material per unit + Direct labor per unit) * Units produced
=($5.20 + $3.75) * 6,000 units
=$8.95 * 6,000
=$53,700
The total amount of direct manufacturing cost incurred is closest to $53,700