A company is deciding between 2 foreign firms to provide its call center services. A factor-rating method is used. Factors are rated on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best score. Suppose a consultant recommended that Factor 2 be twice as important as Factor 1, while Factor 3 should be four times as important as Factor 1. Which firm is best now using a weighted method? (Round your weights to the nearest four decimal places.)

Answer:

Break-even units= 6,260 units

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Hagrid Company has a weighted average contribution margin per unit of $5.00.

Fixed costs are $104,332.

Sales volume next year:

Yoga Videos= 13,000 units

Yoga Equipment= 15,000 units

Yoga Mats= 12,000

Total Units= 40,000 units

First, we need to calculate the break-even point in units.

Break-even point= fixed costs/ contribution margin

Break-even point= 104,332/5= 20,866 units

Now, we can calculate the break-even point units for Yoga Mats:

Weighted participation in sales= 12,000/40,000= 0.3

Break-even units= 20,866*0.3= 6,260 units

Final answer:

To calculate the breakeven quantity for Yoga Mats specifically, we need individual product contribution margins or selling prices. However, given the provided information, we can only estimate the overall breakeven volume at 20,867 units and assume an even distribution across products, approximating 6,956 units for Yoga Mats.

Explanation:

To find the breakeven quantity for Yoga Mats for the next year, we need to calculate the total number of units that need to be sold to cover the fixed costs, taking into account the weighted average contribution margin per unit. Given that Yoga Company, Hagrid Company, has fixed costs of $104,332 and a weighted average contribution margin per unit of $5.00, we can use the breakeven point formula:

Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin per Unit = Breakeven Volume

So, $104,332 / $5.00 = 20,866.4 units. Since you cannot sell a fraction of a unit, we round up to the next whole number, resulting in 20,867 units being the overall breakeven volume for the Hagrid Company.

The question is about the breakeven quantity specifically for Yoga Mats. If the company sells the units evenly across the products, we can divide the total breakeven volume by the number of products. However, to find the exact breakeven quantity for Yoga Mats alone without additional information on the individual contribution margins or selling prices of each product is not possible.

If we assume that the units are sold evenly, that would be 20,867 total units / 3 products = approximately 6,956 units per product to reach breakeven. This assumption may not reflect the real dynamics but gives an approximate idea.

Answer:

a. 11.88%

b. -3.68%

Explanation:

Given that

Risk free rate = 6%

Beta = 1.4%

Market rate = 10.2%

Risk free rate = 6%

Alpha return = 8.2%

a. The computation of expected return of portfolio is given below:-

= Risk free rate + Beta (Market rate - Risk free rate)

= 6% + 1.4% (10.2% - 6%)

= 11.88%

b. The calculation of Alpha of portfolio is shown below:-

= Alpha return - Expected return

= 8.2% - 11.88%

= -3.68%

Answer: Supply decreases

Explanation:

Supply is the amount of products a manufacturer is willing to sell at a particular price at a given period. If the suppliers of fishes or fishermen believe that they can generate more income selling fruit smoothies and change their jobs, this will have a negative effect on the supply of fish. There is a direct relationship between the producers and the number of fishes supplied.

More producers will lead to more fishes and less producers will lead to less fishes supplied. Since some fishermen have changed jobs, this implies that there is a reduction in producers which will also lead to reduction in supply.

Answer:

The current price of the bonds is $1,102.96  

Explanation:

In arriving at the current price of the bonds, I discounted all future cash flows of the bonds into present value by multiplying the cash flows payable by the bond with relevant year discounting factor.

PV=FV/(1+r)^n

For detailed computation on the bonds current price find attached.

Answer:

See the pictures attached

Explanation:

Answer:

$10

Explanation:

Data provided in the question

Number of units produced = 20 units

Average fixed cost = $25

Average total cost = $35

Marginal cost = $15

As we know that

Average total cost = Average fixed cost + average variable cost

$35 = $25 + average variable cost

So, the average variable cost is

= $35 - $25

= $10

The average total cost is the sum of average fixed cost and the average variable cost

Final answer:

The average variable cost (AVC) is $0.50.

Explanation:

The average variable cost (AVC) can be calculated by dividing the variable cost by the quantity produced.

In this case, the AFC is $25, the ATC is $35, and the MC is $15.

We can calculate the variable cost by subtracting the fixed cost from the total cost.

Since the AFC is given as $25 and the ATC is given as $35 for a production of 20 units, we can find the variable cost as $35 - $25 = $10.

Then, we can calculate the AVC by dividing the variable cost by the quantity produced, which is $10 / 20 = $0.50.

Answer: Handling Sales Calls

Explanation: Sam would experience difficulty in handling sales calls. This is because of Sam's introverted personality, and it would make this task difficult for him to perform.

Also, Sam is someone who doesn't want to be interrupted whenever he's working on a project, this is in stark contrast with handling of sales calls, where an employee is constantly attending to calls from different customers.

Answer:

(1) 1,400 units

(2) $21,000

Explanation:

Given that,

Selling price = $15 per unit

Variable expense = $12 per unit

Fixed expense = $4,200

Contribution margin per unit:

= Selling price - Variable expense

= $15 - $12

= $3

Contribution margin ratio :

= Contribution margin per unit ÷ Selling price per unit

= $3  ÷ $15

= 0.2 or 20%

1. Break even point:

= Fixed expense ÷ Contribution margin per unit

= $4,200 ÷ $3

= 1,400 units

2. Break even point in dollar sales:

= Fixed expenses ÷ Contribution margin ratio

= $4,200 ÷ 20%

= $21,000

Answer and Explanation:

Liquidating distribution in the problem are made in accordance to the preferred stock.since the activity may not meet the section 322 requirement,the section 322 rules will not apply to the case cited in the problem.This means parents has to recognize a capital loss of $50,000 on the distribution,the capital loss can only be used to offset capital gains.

Under the section 165(g)(3) rules for affiliated cooperation's worthlessness securities,parents can recognize an ordinary loss of $500,000 on the common stock.The ordinary loss can be sued to offset ordinary income.

Explanation of the losses on Parent's preferred and common stock in a liquidation scenario.

Parent's Loss on Preferred Stock: The loss is calculated as the excess of the adjusted basis of the stock over the amount received upon liquidation. In this case, Parent's loss on the preferred stock would be $50,000.

Parent's Loss on Common Stock: Since the common stock receives distribution only after the creditors and preferred stockholders are paid, and there are no remaining funds, Parent's loss on the common stock would be the adjusted basis of $500,000.

Final answer:

The Shadow Banking System and traditional banks both function as financial intermediaries, mediating the flow of funds between savers and borrowers, and acting as a middle man to reduce transaction costs.

Explanation:

The Shadow Banking System is similar to the traditional banking system in that it serves as a financial intermediary. One way it is the same is by intermediating the flow of funds between net savers and net borrowers, which is articulated in option A. Both systems help to facilitate the exchange of funds, reducing transaction costs, and serving as a form of middle man by connecting those with excess funds who wish to save with those who are in need of borrowing funds.

However, unlike traditional banks which perform the complete credit intermediation through a single entity, the shadow banking system involves a series of nonbank financial service firms, as mentioned in option C. Banks as financial intermediaries accept deposits and then use these to make loans, operating between savers and borrowers.

Answer:

Susan qualifies for the loan under section 403(b) plan at work. However, this loan should be well negotiated as regards repayment of the interest elements and the principal.

Explanation:

When a loan is taken up, one has invariably taken up the pledge to repay the Principal component and the Interest element. At the point of funding the loan, a good and favorable interest rate should be well negotiated. As an active employee, the repayment is taken from the monthly pay, after the deduction of statutory tax payment.

It must be advised that Susan should pursue the intention of applying for the loan with utmost faithfulness, as a deviation from this will be frowned upon. Such loan are not to be invested and/or diverted for other purposes.

Susan should properly understand the attending obligation before her - the repayment of principal and interest within the agreed period of time. A default is not advised as this comes with a penalties. The entirety of the loan may be treated as an income, and subsequently taxed in same breath. Plus other penalties.

Answer:

Financing

Explanation:

Financing refers to usage of money and funds to finance the marketing agencies and promotions, in addition to financing the movement of goods through different channels of distribution.

Retailers usually use credit schemes to induce customers such as, payment in installments with zero interest payments. Such schemes enhance sales and also build consumer trust.

In the given case, Appliance Depot offers credit services whereby customers are granted convenient payment terms such as no down payment and interest free installments. This represents the marketing function of financing wherein the retailer facilitates financing customer's purchase via such credit schemes.

The offering of 'no money down' or 'interest-free' options by The Appliance Depot is related to the financing function of marketing, which facilitates purchases through loans and payment terms, expanding consumer access to goods.

The Appliance Depot's practice of offering “no money down” or “interest-free” payment options for customers to pay for their purchases over time is related to the financing function of marketing. This function involves providing various methods to assist customers in purchasing goods or services. Offering credit services, especially with enticing terms, serves as a strategy to make high-cost items more accessible to customers and can increase a merchant's sales by breaking down the overall transaction into two parts. The merchant firstly provides a loan on certain terms, making the purchase possible, and then the customer completes the purchase using the borrowed funds.

In the broader context of economics and business, the credit transaction is a fundamental part of consumer purchasing decisions, especially for large ticket items such as appliances. This concept of buying on credit has been a key component of the evolution of consumerism, allowing the expansion of the market for goods and services by making them more attainable for the public.

Explanation:

The computation of the contribution margin per unit is shown below:

Burt for that first we have to determine the variable expense per unit which is shown below:

Variable costs per unit = $330,000 ÷ 15,000 units

= $22

Now the contribution margin per unit is

= Selling price per unit - variable expense per unit

= $25 - $22

= $3

Therefore, the special order is accepted

And, the preparation of the contribution margin income statement is shown below:

Sales (4,000 clocks  × $25)                       $100,000

Less: Variable cost (4,000 clocks × $22) ($88,000)  

Contribution margin                                   $12,000

Answer: B) 22 percent of respondents think the crisis will have a negative impact on CSR

Explanation:

Answer:

A. 35% of respondents think CSR has become victim of its own hype

Answer:

(a) $90,180

(b) $94,560

Explanation:

Given that,

Sales in the first quarter = $201,000

Sales in the second quarter = $242,000

Variable overhead = 18% of sales

Fixed overhead costs = $54,000 per quarter

Budgeted manufacturing overhead for 1st Quarter:

= Variable overhead + Fixed overhead costs

= ($201,000 × 18%) + $54,000

= $36,180 + $54,000

= $90,180

Budgeted manufacturing overhead for 2nd Quarter:

= Variable overhead + Fixed overhead costs

= ($242,000 × 18%) + $54,000

= $43,560 + $51,000

= $94,560

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": Related Diversification.

Explanation:

Related Diversification refers to the expansion in product lines of a company investing in the manufacturing of new goods that are related to the lines already being offered. Firms do this to attract new customers without losing their specialty. This opposes Unrelated Diversification where companies venture into new business lines unrelated to the existing business.

Answer:

remains unchanged because it was counted when your parents earned it.

Explanation:

GDP is the total value of goods & services produced within an economy, during a period of time.

It can be recorded by following methods : Value Added (by each producer) , expenditure (by all consumers), income (of all producers) .

There are many precautions while calculating GDP : Gifts, Second Hand goods etc are not included in GDP. Such because these goods have not lead to any new flow of goods & services in economy, the transaction includes mere transfer of ownership. These goods & services had already been included in 'GDP' at time of purchase under expenditure or income method & need not be included at time of gift giving or second hand purchase. If included again, it leads to double counting.

Similarly : Parents surprise gift doesn't affect GDP as it has already been accommodated in it while parents had earned it.

Answer:

The deductible expense  =  $570

Explanation:

First, the question is not complete, the complete question is as follows

Gwen, an independent consultant, traveled to New York City on a business trip. Gwen spent 4 days in business meetings and conferences and then spent 2 days sightseeing in the area. Gwen's plane fare for the trip was $250. Meals cost $160 per day. Hotels and other incidental expenses amounted to $250 per day.Gwen was not reimbursed by her employer for any expenses. Her AGI for the year is $50,000 and she itemizes but has no other miscellaneous itemized deductions. Gwen may deduct (after limitations).

Solution

How much is the plane fare              $250

How much was spent on means       $640 (160 a day x 4 days)

Subtract: 50% of meal costs               ($320) 0.5 x 640

Hotel Expense was                              $1,000 ($250 x 4 days)

The total is                                            $1,570

Subtract 2% of the AGI                       $1,000 (0.02 x 50,000)

The final deductible expense                 $570

This means the amount that Gwen can deduct from the expenses for the trip after the limitations as calculated above is $570

Option C

employees who are independent is not an indication of a company environment ripe for unethical behavior

Explanation:

In business knowledge, environmental ethics is regarded with a company's efficiency to defend the environment in which it functions. Breaches of basic ethics can harm your business or take your company money due to acts such as claims or deprivation of goods and ideas.

Unethical practices cover not rewarding workers a decent wage, hazardous or unsanitary functioning conditions. Any disciplines that are not in acquiescence with good labor standards and federal manipulation guidelines befall into this category. Providing independence to the employee is not unethical behavior.

Answer:

a) True b) True c) False

Explanation:

a) It is true that Americans were unhappy that investors from the Asian economies of Japan and China were making investments because they thought it would hinder the domestic investment

b) China and Japan were two of the fastest growing economies in that era. Investment by them meant greater capital bringing more job opportunities and faster economic growth.

c)   Yes, had the Americans made this investment, they would have received the returns on investment themselves but as foreign investment brings foreign skills and resources in the host country fueling innovation, developing work force, allowing export of American-made goods to other countries. Foreign Investment always brings benefits to host as well as home country and has broader useful impact than if the country relies on domestic investment only

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": cost-plus pricing.

Explanation:

Cost-plus pricing is a strategy to determine the price of a product based on adding the costs of production (raw materials, direct labor, and overhead) so then a percentage of the total costs will be added representing the profit of the company. The total value will be the price consumers will have to pay for the product. Cost-plus pricing is also called markup pricing.

Answer:

Whispering Winds Gross profit is $402,100

Explanation:

Multi step income statement differentiate the the operating revenue and expenses from non operating revenue and expenses. It shows the gross profit, operating profit and net profit separately.

     Whispering Winds Corp.

 Income statement for the year 2019

Net sales                               $973,000

Less: Cost of goods sold     $570,900

Gross Profit                                            $402,100

Less:Operating expenses                     $220,300

Operating Profit                                     $181,800

Less: Interest expense                          $14,600  

Profit before Tax                                    $167,200

Final answer:

The gross profit for Whispering Winds Corp. in 2019 is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from the net sales, resulting in a gross profit of $402,100.

Explanation:

To calculate the gross profit for Whispering Winds Corp., you subtract the cost of goods sold from the net sales. In this case, the company had net sales of $973,000 and the cost of goods sold was $570,900. The formula to calculate gross profit is:

Gross Profit = Net Sales - Cost of Goods Sold

So, using the provided figures:

Gross Profit = $973,000 - $570,900

Gross Profit = $402,100

Therefore, the gross profit for Whispering Winds Corp. in 2019 was $402,100.

Answer:

House prices would be higher in San Francisco

Explanation:

House prices are very similar to prices of other goods and services. It is generally set by the market equilibrium, where the demand for housing meets the supply of housing.

Limited land in San Francisco means that the supply of housing would be low and unable to meet rises in quantity demanded. There would be a shortage of houses since the quantity demanded would be higher than the quantity supplied. Therefore, with a rise in demand, house prices are also likely to increase. On the other hand, Miami offers a lot of room for expansion which suggests that the supply of housing would be able to easily meet the quantity demanded. Thus, housing prices in Miami won’t be as high as those in San Francisco.

To record expected customer returns, make adjusting entries using Estimated Customer Returns Expense and Allowance for Estimated Customer Returns. For the returned merchandise and cash refund, debit Accounts Payable - Anderson Co. and credit Sales Returns and Allowances, as well as debit Cash and credit Accounts Payable - Anderson Co.

To record the expected customer returns, Zell Company would make adjusting entries at the end of the year. The journal entry would be:

Debit: Estimated Customer Returns Expense $27,000

Credit: Allowance for Estimated Customer Returns $27,000

To record the returned merchandise and cash refund to Anderson Co., the journal entry would be:

Debit: Accounts Payable - Anderson Co. $5,000

Credit: Sales Returns and Allowances $5,000

Debit: Cash $5,000

Credit: Accounts Payable - Anderson Co. $5,000

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(a) Adjusting entries:

1. Debit Merchandise Returns Expense $27,000, credit Allowance for Sales Returns and Allowances $27,000.

2. Debit Merchandise Returns Expense $16,000, credit Allowance for Sales Returns and Allowances $16,000.

(b) Entries:

1. Debit Sales Returns and Allowances $5,000, credit Accounts Receivable—Anderson Co. $5,000.

2. Debit Cost of Merchandise Sold $3,100, credit Merchandise Inventory $3,100.

(a) Adjusting entries on December 31, 2016:

1. To record estimated returns for merchandise:

[tex]\[ \text{December 31, 2016} \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Merchandise Returns Expense} \qquad 27,000 \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Allowance for Sales Returns and Allowances} \qquad 27,000 \][/tex]

Calculation:

- Estimated returns for sales: $1,800,000 * 1.5% = $27,000

2. To record estimated returns for damaged merchandise:

[tex]\[ \text{December 31, 2016} \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Merchandise Returns Expense} \qquad 16,000 \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Allowance for Sales Returns and Allowances} \qquad 16,000 \][/tex]

(b) Entries to record the returned merchandise and cash refund to Anderson Co. on February 3, 2017:

1. To record merchandise returned by Anderson Co.:

[tex]\[ \text{February 3, 2017} \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Sales Returns and Allowances} \qquad 5,000 \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Accounts Receivable—Anderson Co.} \qquad 5,000 \][/tex]

2. To record cost of returned merchandise:

[tex]\[ \text{February 3, 2017} \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Cost of Merchandise Sold} \qquad 3,100 \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \text{Merchandise Inventory} \qquad 3,100 \][/tex]

Answer:

The Answer is A) 2

Explanation:

Drawing details from the question, the formula for calculating Average Waiting Time under the Single -Server Queue Model is given as:

Average  Waiting Time = (Average No of customers waiting in line)  

                                                                        λ

> λ is a mathematical symbol pronounced Lambda and here refers to Rate of Arrival.

> We have Average Waiting Time = 8

> We have λ (Average Rate of Arrival) = 15 People every hour (that is 60 Minutes)

> that is 15/60= 0.25

Therefore λ = 0.25

> Lets assume that Average No. of Customers Waiting in Line is C

Our formula (by substituting the various factors above now becomes

8 = C/0.25

To get, we cross multiply. So we have:

C = 8 x 0.25

C = 2 thefore the Average No. of Customers waiting according to the single-server queue model given the above conditions is 2.

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A consumer is the beneficiary of a commodity, service, product, or idea gained from a seller, vendor, or supplier via a financial transaction or exchange for money or some other emoluments in sales, commerce, and economics.

The average number of customers waiting according to the single-server queue model is 2.

The formula for determining Average Waiting Time under the Single-Server Queue Model, as derived from the question, is as follows:

(Average Number of Customers in Queue)

Average Waiting Time is a mathematical symbol that is spelled Lambda and relates to the Rate of Arrive.

We have a Delay of 8 minutes

We have (Average Rate of Arrival) = 15 people every hour (60 minutes )which is 15/60= 0.25.

Assume that the average number of customers waiting in line is C.

By adding the multiple aspects above, our formula now becomes 8 = C/0.25

We cross multiply to obtain. As a result, we have:

C = 0.25 x 8 C = 2

Therefore the Average No. of Customers waiting according to the single-server queue model given the above conditions is 2.

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Answer:

c.free equipment and training.

Explanation:

A franchise is when a company gives another party the right to use its name and brand to do business. The franchisor provides loscence that covers it's procedures, know how, intellectual property, brand, business model, and rights to sell its products.

The franchisor provides expertise which includes site recommendations, name recognition, accounting and management support. To ensure uniformity of brand it also gives building specifications and designs.

Three payments are made by the franchisee to the franchisor:

- Payment for trademark

- Reimbursement for training and advisory services performed

- An agreed part of sales made

Answer:

The triple bottom line according to John Elkington in 1994 is an accounting reporting framework which considers three aspects: social, environmental (or ecological) and financial.

Explanation:

What practices at Theo Chocolate reflect the concept of sustainability?

Sustainability according to the proponents of the triple bottom line reporting is to ''take into consideration social and environmental factors and record the company's performance in addition to financial performance.''

In line with above definition, Theo Chocolate reflect the concept of sustainability as because the company utilizes organic beans in the manufacturing of chocolate. Organic beans are socially sustainable because they are health inclined.

What does vice president Debra Music mean when she says that Theo is a ""triple bottom line"" company?

The triple bottom line according to John Elkington in 1994 is an accounting reporting framework which considers three aspects: social, environmental (or ecological) and financial.

Therefore a Triple Bottom Line company like Theo considers social equity, economic, and environmental factors. The phrase, "people, planet, and profit" summarizes the description and meaning of being a triple bottom line company with the goal of TBL being sustainability

How is this different from any other company?

Usually other companies would only report or be concerned about financial performance which is Profit, without considering People or Planet. Such will ignore and not achieve sustainability.

What does the term fair trade mean to the leaders at Theo?

Fair Trade is a way of buying and selling products that makes certain that the people who produce the goods receive a fair price

What happens if fair trade goals conflict with a company’s primary responsibility to be profitable?

Theo chocolate is a triple bottom line - sustainability minded company that will not compromise ethics for profitability, it would prefer to trade fairly and make a loss than to deal unethically and become profitable

Answer:

$31,442

Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

Years             Cash flows              Discount factor         Present value

0                     $100,000.00              1                      $100,000.00

1                      $10,000.00        0.9433962264

2                     $10,000.00        0.88999644

3                                                 0.839619283

4                      $10,000.00         0.7920936632

5                      $10,000.00          0.7472581729

6                      $10,000.00          0.7049605404

7                       $10,000.00          0.6650571136

8                       $10,000.00           0.6274123713

9                       $10,000.00           0.5918984635

10                     $10,000.00            0.5583947769

Total                                                  7.3600870514

Now the present value is

= $10,000 × 7.3600870514

= $73,600.87

The single payment is

= $100,000 - $73,600.8705

= $26,399.1295

After considering the 6% APR, it is

= $26,399.1295 ÷ 0.839619283

= $31,441.72

The discount factor should be computed below

= 1 ÷ (1 + rate) ^ years

where,  

rate is 6%  

Year = 0,1,2,3,4 and so on

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": Top Managers.

Explanation:

Top Managers are the executives of every firm responsible for the decision-making of the operations of the corporation. They are the head of each department in the corporate structure that includes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to mention a few. These are also referred to as "C-level positions".

Answer:

$948,760

Explanation:

The computation of the economic value added (EVA) is shown below:

= Operating income after taxes - carrying amount of debt and equity after considering the firm's weighted-average cost of capital

where,

Operating income after taxes equal to

= $2,400,000 × (1 -30%)

= $1,680,000

Cost of debt and equity is

= ($1,300,000 + $8,800,000) × 7.24%

= $731,240

So, the economic value added is

= $1,680,000 - $731,240

= $948,760