Lucido Products markets two computer games: Claimjumper and Makeover. A contribution format income statement for a recent month for the two games appears below: Claim Jumper Makeover Total Sales $ 104,000 $ 52,000 $ 156,000 Variable expenses 32,200 6,800 39,000 Contribution margin $ 71,800 $ 45,200 117,000 Fixed expenses 86,850 Net operating income $ 30,150 Required: 1. What is the overall contribution margin (CM) ratio for the company
Answer:
Weighted average contribution margin ratio= 0.726
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Sales:
Claim Jumper= $104,000
Makeover= $52,000
Variable cost:
Clain Jumper= $32,200
Makeover= $6,800
First, we need to calculate the participation of the sales for each product:
Claim Jumper= 104,000/156,000= 0.67
Makeover= 52,000/156,000= 0.33
To calculate the weighted average contribution margin ratio, we need to use the following formula:
Weighted average contribution margin ratio= (weighted average sales - weighted average variable cost)/ weighted average sales
weighted average sales= (0.67*104,000) + (0.33*52,000)
weighted average sales= 86,840
weighted average unitary variable cost= (0.67*32,200) + (0.33*6,800)
weighted average unitary variable cost= 23,818
Weighted average contribution margin ratio= (86,840 - 23,818) / 86,840
Weighted average contribution margin ratio= 0.726
Many large, packaged goods marketers like Procter & Gamble, Kraft, and Pillsbury have used the product manager (or brand manager) system of marketing organization and implementation. Which of the following is the key advantage of this system?
A. Product managers have relatively little authority
B. Product managers are short-term in their orientation
C. Product managers have direct responsibility for research and development of new products
D. Product managers can assume profit-and-loss responsibility for the performance of the product line
E. Product managers have line responsibility over sales managers
Answer:
C. Product managers have direct responsibility for research and development of new products
Explanation:
The position of Product manager is an all-encompassing role. He is tasked with the job of ensuring the members of the team are up and doing; he ensures each member of the team supplies considerable input to the end that the team effort can be evidently seen. The Product manager is also saddled with the responsibility of ensuring swift communication amidst all parties; he splits complex tasks into easily understandable processes. He sets the target and goal for each team member; he is the one who accesses and optimizes team members' performances.
Despite and inspite of these varying responsibilities, the biggest and most vital task of the Product manager is to research products, assess the market (customers), create services/products which are innovative and solve critical problems thereby, adding value to the customer base. The more information he has about the market and need of the customers, the better he is able to tailor the products and services rendered to address those needs. Overall, the Product manager due to his extensive involvement and oversight, he ensures that the chances of product failure is significantly reduced.
In the light of the explanation above, Option C. (Product managers have direct responsibility for research and development of new products) is the correct answer.
"In July, one of the processing departments at Okamura Corporation had beginning work in process inventory of $13,000 and ending work in process inventory of $18,000. During the month, the cost of units transferred out from the department was $148,000. In the department's cost reconciliation report for July, the total cost to be accounted for under the weighted-average method would be:"
Answer:
The total cost to be accounted for under the weighted-average method is $166,000
Explanation:
Okamura Corporation Partial Manufacturing Account
Particulars Amount
Cost of ending work in process inventory $18,000
Add: Cost of units transferred out $148,000
Total cost accounted for $166,000
The total cost to be accounted for under the weighted-average method is $166,000
Joe operates a business that locates and purchases specialized assets for clients, among other activities. Joe uses the accrual method of accounting but he doesn’t keep any significant inventories of the specialized assets that he sells. Joe reported the following financial information for his business activities during year 0.
Determine the effect of each of the following transactions on the taxable business income. (Select "No Effect" from the dropdown if no change in the taxable business income.)
a. Joe has signed a contract to sell gadgets to the city. The contract provides that sales of gadgets are dependent upon a test sample of gadgets operating successfully. In December, Joe delivers $13,950 worth of gadgets to the city that will be tested in March. Joe purchased the gadgets especially for this contract and paid $9,750.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
b. Joe paid $305 for entertaining a visiting out-of-town client. The client didn’t discuss business with Joe during this visit, but Joe wants to maintain good relations to encourage additional business next year.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
c. On November 1, Joe paid $650 for premiums providing for $65,000 of "key man" insurance on the life of Joe’s accountant over the next 12 months.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
d. At the end of year 0, Joe’s business reports $12,750 of accounts receivable. Based upon past experience, Joe believes that at least $2,750 of his new receivables will be uncollectible.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
e. In December of year 0, Joe rented equipment to complete a large job. Joe paid $6,750 in December because the rental agency required a minimum rental of three months ($2,250 per month). Joe completed the job before year-end, but he returned the equipment at the end of the lease.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
f. Joe hired a new sales representative as an employee and sent her to Dallas for a week to contact prospective out-of-state clients. Joe ended up reimbursing his employee $550 for airfare, $600 for lodging, $500 for meals, and $400 for entertainment (Joe provided adequate documentation to substantiate the business purpose for the meals and entertainment). Joe requires the employee to account for all expenditures in order to be reimbursed.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
g. Joe uses his BMW (a personal auto) to travel to and from his residence to his factory. However, he switches to a business vehicle if he needs to travel after he reaches the factory. Last month, the business vehicle broke down and he was forced to use the BMW both to travel to and from the factory and to visit work sites. He drove 245 miles visiting work sites and 96 miles driving to and from the factory from his home. Joe uses the standard mileage rate to determine his auto-related business expenses. (Round your answer to whole number. Use standard mileage rate.)
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
h. Joe paid a visit to his parents in Dallas over the Christmas holidays. While he was in the city, Joe spent $175 to attend a half-day business symposium. Joe paid $450 for airfare, $150 for meals during the symposium, and $95 on cab fare to the symposium.
No effect? Amount of deduction? Amount of income ?
Answer: Please refer to Explanation
Explanation:
a. No Effect on Taxable Income.
First off Joe's income is only dependent on if the test is successful. Even if it were, the test would only be conducted in year 1 March not in year 0 which is the focus of this question. Taxes are only paid when cash is received.
b. No Effect on Taxable Income.
Had there been a business discussion, Joe would have been able to claim a 50% deduction in Tax. However since there was none, there is no effect on Tax.
c. No effect on Taxable Income
The insurance is not tax deductible.
d. $12,750 in taxable income.
Even Joe believes that $2,750 of income might not be collected, he cannot deduct this from taxes until it actually happens therefore his increase in income is $12,750.
e. $2,250 reduction in taxable income
The $6,750 was paid for 3 months. Joe uses Accrual accounting however meaning that expenses have to be recorded for the period they are incurred. $2,250 was incurred for December and so that is the amount that will be deducted as an expense for the year.
f. $1,600 reduction in Taxable income.
If the representative brings back receipts that are in order, Joe can be able to reimburse her for $1,600 in expenses. This includes $550 for airfare, $600 for lodging and for food and entertainment, the maximum he can claim as deductible in tax is 50% of each which means $250 for meals and $200 for entertainment. Adding all that up will give $1,600.
g. $139.15 reduction in Taxable income
Joe drove 96 miles to and fro the factory to his house. This is not tax deductible and considered personal. He however drove 245 miles visiting company sites. This is tax deductible.
The standard rate for 2020 according to the IRS is 57.5 cents per mile so 245 * 57.5 cents per mile will give $139.15.
h. $345 reduction in taxable income
Joe spent $175 to attend to symposium. He also paid $95 in taxi fare to get to the symposium. He ate meals worth $150 during the symposium not which 50% is deductible. 50% being $75. Adding all these together is,
= 175 + 95 + 75
= $345.
This is the taxable reduction.
Widgeon Co. manufactures three products: Bales; Tales; and Wales. The selling prices are: $55; $78; and $32, respectively. The variable costs for each product are: $20; $50; and $15, respectively. Each product must go through the same processing in a machine that is limited to 2,000 hours per month. Bales take 7 hours to process, Tales take 4 hours, and Wales take 1 hour. What is the contribution margin per machine hour for Bales
Answer:
$5/h
Explanation:
The contribution margin for Bales is ...
$55 -20 = $35
The machine hours for Bales is 7.
The contribution margin per machine hour is ...
$35/(7 h) = $5/h
Crede Company budgeted selling expenses of $30,300 in January, $34,500 in February, and $40,300 in March. Actual selling expenses were $31,300 in January, $34,190 in February, and $48,300 in March. The company considers any difference that is less than 5% of the budgeted amount to be immaterial. Prepare a selling expense report that compares budgeted and actual amounts by month and for the year to date.
Answer:
Crede Company Selling expense report
By Month
Month Budget Actual expenses Difference
January $30,300 $ 31,300 $1,000 U
February $34,500 $ 34,190 $310 F
March $40,300 $ 48,300 $8,000 U
Year to date
Budget Actual expenses Difference
$30,300 $31,300 $1,000 U
$64,800 $65,490 $690 U
$ 105,100 $113,790 $8,690 U
Also assume that a U.S. exporter denominates its Swiss exports in Swiss francs and expects to receive SF250,000 in 1 year. Using the information above, what will be the approximate value of these exports in 1 year in U.S. dollars given that the firm executes a forward hedge
Answer:
The question is missing some key features such the relevant forward rates which are found in the attached complete question:
The correct option is D,$ 255,750.00
Explanation:
The forward rate agreement stipulate that one Swiss Franc would be exchanged for $1.0230 in one year's time,if the forward rate agreement is settled for the value of SF 250,000 worth of export in a year' s time is calculated as below:
value of SF 250,000=250,000*$1.0230=$255,750.00
As a result, the correct options out of the multiple choices provided as found in the attached is option D with $ 255,750.00 as the worth of SF 250,000 using one year forward rate of $1.0230
Segment Contribution Margin Analysis The operating revenues of the three largest business segments for Time Warner, Inc., for a recent year follow. Each segment includes a number of businesses, examples of which are indicated in parentheses. Time Warner, Inc. Segment Revenues (in millions) Turner (cable networks and digital media) $75,100 Home Box Office (pay television) 43,200 Warner Bros. (films, television, and videos) 44,500 Assume that the variable costs as a percent of sales for each segment are as follows: Turner 27% Home Box Office 16% Warner Bros. 25% a. Determine the contribution margin and contribution margin ratio for each segment from the information given. When required, round to the nearest whole millionth (for example, round 5,688.7 to 5,689). Round contribution margin ratio to whole percents for each segment from the information given. Turner Home Box Office Warner Bros. Revenues $ $ $ Variable costs Contribution margin $ $ $ Contribution margin ratio (as a percent) % % % b. Does your answer to (a) mean that the other segments are more profitable businesses
Answer:
Time Warner, Inc.
a) Contribution Margin and Contribution Margin Ratio for each segment:
Turner Home Box Office Warner Bros.
Revenues $75,100 $43,200 $44,500
Variable costs 20,277 6,912 11,125 Contribution margin $54,823 $36,288 $33,375
Contribution margin ratio
(as a percent of Revenue) 73% 84% 75%
b) The answer in (a) does not mean that the two other segments are more profitable than Turner. The Contribution Margin Ratio is not enough to decide the profitability of each segment. It only shows the percentage of revenue that is left after deducting the variable costs. To determine profitability, fixed costs will be deducted from the contribution margin. Fixed costs refer to the periodic costs associated with running the different segments.
Explanation:
Segment Contribution Margin Analysis helps management to review the contributions made by each segment to the entity. It shows the difference between segmental revenues and segmental variable costs.
Accounting Cycle Review 15 a-e
Cullumber Corporation’s trial balance at December 31, 2020, is presented below. All 2020 transactions have been recorded except for the items described below.
Debit
Credit
Cash
$26,100
Accounts Receivable
60,000
Inventory
23,300
Land
67,200
Buildings
81,700
Equipment
41,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
$470
Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings
25,500
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment
14,200
Accounts Payable
19,500
Interest Payable
–0–
Dividends Payable
–0–
Unearned Rent Revenue
7,200
Bonds Payable (10%)
44,000
Common Stock ($10 par)
28,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock
5,600
Preferred Stock ($20 par)
–0–
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred Stock
–0–
Retained Earnings
65,330
Treasury Stock
–0–
Cash Dividends
–0–
Sales Revenue
570,000
Rent Revenue
–0–
Bad Debt Expense
–0–
Interest Expense
–0–
Cost of Goods Sold
380,000
Depreciation Expense
–0–
Other Operating Expenses
36,900
Salaries and Wages Expense
63,600
Total
$779,800
$779,800
Unrecorded transactions and adjustments:
1. On January 1, 2020, Cullumber issued 1,000 shares of $20 par, 6% preferred stock for $23,000.
2. On January 1, 2020, Cullumber also issued 1,000 shares of common stock for $24,000.
3. Cullumber reacquired 260 shares of its common stock on July 1, 2020, for $46 per share.
4. On December 31, 2020, Cullumber declared the annual cash dividend on the preferred stock and a $1.30 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock, all payable on January 15, 2021.
5. Cullumber estimates that uncollectible accounts receivable at year-end is $6,000.
6. The building is being depreciated using the straight-line method over 30 years. The salvage value is $5,200.
7. The equipment is being depreciated using the straight-line method over 10 years. The salvage value is $4,100.
8. The unearned rent was collected on October 1, 2020. It was receipt of 4 months’ rent in advance (October 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021).
9. The 10% bonds payable pay interest every January 1. The interest for the 12 months ended December 31, 2020, has not been paid or recorded.
(Ignore income taxes.)
Requirment: Prepare a Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2020.
Answer:
Cullumber CorporationBalance Sheet as of December 31, 2020:Current Assets:
Cash $61,140
Accounts Receivable 60,000
less allowance for doubtful 6,000 54,000
Inventory 23,300 138,440
Non-current Assets:
Land 67,200
Buildings 81,700
Accumulated Depreciation 28,050 53,650
Equipment 41,000
Accumulated Depreciation 17,890 23,110 143,960
Total Assets $282,400
Liabilities + Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 19,500
Interest Payable 4,400
Dividends Payable 5,802
Unearned Rent Revenue 1,800 31,502
Non-current Liabilities:
Bonds Payable (10%) 44,000 $75,502
Equity:
Common Stock ($10 par) 38,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common 10,240
Preferred Stock ($20 par) 20,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred 3,000
Retained Earnings 138,258
Treasury Stock (2,600) 206,898
Total Liabilities + Equity $282,400
Explanation:
a) Cullumber Corporation's Unadjusted Trial Balance as of December 31, 2020:
Debit Credit
Cash $26,100
Accounts Receivable 60,000
Inventory 23,300
Land 67,200
Buildings 81,700
Equipment 41,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $470
Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings 25,500
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment 14,200
Accounts Payable 19,500
Interest Payable –0–
Dividends Payable –0–
Unearned Rent Revenue 7,200
Bonds Payable (10%) 44,000
Common Stock ($10 par) 28,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock 5,600
Preferred Stock ($20 par) –0–
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred Stock –0–
Retained Earnings 65,330
Treasury Stock –0–
Cash Dividends –0–
Sales Revenue 570,000
Rent Revenue –0–
Bad Debt Expense –0–
Interest Expense –0–
Cost of Goods Sold 380,000
Depreciation Expense –0–
Other Operating Expenses 36,900
Salaries and Wages Expense 63,600
Total $779,800 $779,800
b) Cullumber Corporation's Adjusted Trial Balance as of December 31, 2020:
Debit Credit
Cash $61,140
Accounts Receivable 60,000
Inventory 23,300
Land 67,200
Buildings 81,700
Equipment 41,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $6,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings 28,050
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment 17,890
Accounts Payable 19,500
Interest Payable 4,400
Dividends Payable 5,802
Unearned Rent Revenue 1,800
Bonds Payable (10%) 44,000
Common Stock ($10 par) 38,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock 10,240
Preferred Stock ($20 par) 20,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred Stock 3,000
Retained Earnings 65,330
Treasury Stock 2,600
Cash Dividends 5,802
Sales Revenue 570,000
Rent Revenue 5,400
Bad Debt Expense 5,530
Interest Expense 4,400
Cost of Goods Sold 380,000
Depreciation Expense 6,240
Other Operating Expenses 36,900
Salaries and Wages Expense 63,600
Total $839,412 $839,412
c) Cash Account Adjustment:
Balance as per Trial Balance $26,100
Preferred Stock 23,000
Common Stock 24,000
Treasury Stock (11,960)
Adjusted Cash balance $61,140
d) Income Statement
Sales Revenue $570,000
Cost of goods sold 380,000
Gross profit $190,000
Rent Revenue 5,400
Total $195,400
less expenses:
Bad Debt Expense 5,530
Interest Expense 4,400
Depreciation Expense 6,240
Other Operating Expenses 36,900
Salaries and Wages Expense 63,600 116,670
Net Income $78,730
Retained Earnings 65,330
Dividends (5802)
Retained Earnings carried forward $138,258
At the beginning of the year, Quaker Company's liabilities equal $78,000. During the year, assets increase by $60,000, and at year-end assets equal $190,000. Liabilities decrease $14,000 during the year. What are the beginning and ending amounts of equity?
Answer:
$52,000 and $126,000
Explanation:
The computation of the beginning and ending amount of equity is as follows
Particulars Assets (A) Liabilities (L) Equity (A - L)
Beginning $130,000 $78,000 $52,000
Add: increase or less decreased
Change $60,000 -$14,000
Ending $190,000 $64,000 $126,000
We simply applied the accounting equation to find out the beginning and ending amounts of equity
A food truck operator originally produced hamburgers and hotdogs. To serve the tastes of their various customers, the hot dog vendor decides to start producing turkey dogs and ham sandwiches as well. Since the new products were introduced, average costs rose dramatically. The vendor is experiencing:________.
A. Economies of scope.
B. Diseconomies of scope.
C. Economies of scale.
D. Diseconomies of scale.
The correct answer is B. Diseconomies of scope
Explanation:
In businesses, diseconomies of scope occur when costs increase when two or more products are produced by the same business. This means it is cheaper and more efficient for a business to specialize in a few products rather than focusing on diverse products. This occurs in the case presented because the production of turkey dogs and ham sandwiches increased the costs, which shows it is more efficient for the business to specialize in a few products. Thus, this vendor is experiencing diseconomies of scope.
ak Creek Furniture Factory (OCFF), a custom furniture manufacturer, uses job order costing to track the cost of each customer order. On March 1, OCFF had two jobs in process with the following costs: Work in Process Balance on 3/1 Job 33 $ 7,500 Job 34 6,000 $ 13,500 Source documents revealed the following during March: Materials Requisitions Forms Labor Time Tickets Status of Job at Month-End Job 33 $ 3,500 $ 6,500 Completed and sold Job 34 6,000 7,800 Completed, but not sold Job 35 4,200 3,250 In process Indirect 1,300 2,140 $ 15,000 $ 19,690 The company applies overhead to products at a rate of 150 percent of direct labor cost. Required: 1. Compute the cost of Jobs 33, 34, and 35 at the end of the month. 2. Calculate the balance in the Work in Process Inventory, Finished Goods Inventory, and Cost of Goods Sold accounts at month-end.
Answer:
Job 33 $ 27250
Job 34 $ 31500
Job 35 $ 12325
Cost of Goods Sold Job 33 $ 27250
Finished Goods Inventory Job 34 $ 31500
Work in Process Inventory Job 35 $ 12325
Explanation:
Work in Process Balance on 3/1
Job 33 $ 7,500
Job 34 6,000
Total $ 13,500
Job 33
Direct Materials $3500
Direct Labor 6500
Overheads (150%) 9750
Add Opening WIP 7500
Total Cost $ 27250
We add the Direct Material Direct Labor and Mfg overheads with the opening balance of WIP to get the total cost of given jobs.
Job 34
Direct Materials $6000
Direct Labor 7800
Overheads (150%) 11700
Add Opening WIP 6000
Total Cost $ 31500
Job 35
Direct Materials $4200
Direct Labor 3250
Overheads (150%) 4875
Add Opening WIP ------
Total Cost $ 12325
Cost of Goods Sold Job 33 (given) $ 27250
Finished Goods Inventory Job 34 (given) $ 31500
Work in Process Inventory Job 35 (given)$ 12325
It is given in the question that Job 34 is transferred to Finished Goods , Job 35 is still in process and Job 33 is cost of goods sold.
You want to have $1.5 million in real dollars in a retirement account when you retire in 40 years. The inflation rate is 2.7% and the nominal rate of return on your investment is 10%. What real amount must you deposit each year in the account to achieve your goal?
Answer:
Annual deposit= $6,952.82
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
You want to have $1.5 million in real dollars in a retirement account when you retire in 40 years.
Inflation rate= 2.7%
Interest rate= 10%
First, we need to deduct from the interest rate the inflation rate.
Real interest rate= 0.10 - 0.027= 0.073
Now, using the following formula, we can determine the annual deposit:
FV= {A*[(1+i)^n-1]}/i
A= annual deposit
Isolating A:
A= (FV*i)/{[(1+i)^n]-1}
A= (1,500,000*0.073) / [(1.073^40)-1]
A= $6,952.82
Jacquie Inc. reports the following annual cost data for its single product.
Normal production and sales level 70,000 units
Sales price $ 57.00 per unit
Direct materials $ 10.00 per unit
Direct labor $ 7.50 per unit
Variable overhead $ 12.00 per unit
Fixed overhead $ 1,050,000 in total
Complete the below table using absorption costing. (Round cost per unit answers to 2 decimal place.)
Production volume
Cost of goods sold: 72000 units 104000 units
Cost of goods sold per unit
Number of units sold
Total cost of goods sold
Jacquie Inc.
Income statement through gross margin
Sales volume
72000 units 72000 units
If Jacquie increases its production to 104000 units, while sales remain at the current 72000 unit level, by how much would the company?
Answer:
Cost of goods sold:
72,000 units = $3,174,000104,000 units = $4,118,000Cost of goods sold per unit:
72,000 units = $44.08104,000 units = $39.60A comparative income statement showing the different production and sales levels:
70,000 units 72,000 units 104,000 units
Total sales $3,990,000 $4,104,000 $5,928,000
COGS ($3,115,000) ($3,174,000) ($4,118,000)
Gross profit $875,000 $930,000 $1,810,000
If Jacquie increases its production to 104000 units, while sales remain at the current 72000 unit level, by how much would the company?
Total sales $4,104,000
COGS ($2,851,200)
Gross profit $1,253,000
If the production level is 104,000 units, but only 72,000 are sold, net profits will increase by $323,000 (= $1,253,000 - $930,000). The remaining 32,000 units will be reported as ending inventory of finished goods.
Explanation:
normal production 72,000 units 104,000 units
direct materials $700,000 $720,000 $1,040,000
direct labor $525,000 $540,000 $780,000
variable overhead $840,000 $864,000 $1,248,000
fixed overhead $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000
total $3,115,000 $3,174,000 $4,118,000
cost per unit $44.50 $44.08 $39.60
Account A pays simple interest.
Future ValueA = Principal + Interest
= Principal + [(Principal x Interest Rate) x Investment Period]
= $2,000 + [($2,000 x 996) x 3 years]
Future Value of Account X Note: Account X pays compound interest.
Future Valuex = Present Value x Interest Rate Factor
= Present Valuex(1 +Interest Rate)n years
= $2,000 x (1 + 0.09)3
To find the interest rate factor, you can use three different ways, including multiplying it out:
Interest Factor(1 0.09) x (1 0.09) x (1 0.09)1.2950
Or using exponents and calculating it directly:
Interest Factor(10.09)31.2950
Or looking up the value in the Future Value Interest Factor Table:
Interest Factors
Periods 6% 7% 8% 9% 10 11
1 1.0600 1.0700 1.0800 1.0900 1.1000 1.1100
2 1.1236 1.1449 1.1664 1.1881 1.2100 1.2321
3 1.1910 1.2250 1.2597 1.2950 1.3310 1.3676
4 1.2625 1.3108 1.3605 1.4116 1.4641 1.5181
The fourth alternative for solving the equations is to let a financial calculator perform the calculation. This requires that you know how your calculator functions and how to enter the following variables:
P/ Y N I / YR PV FV
1 3 9 2,000
P/Y indicates the number of compounding periods per year, N is the number of years, I is the interest rate, PV is present value, and FV is future value.
Difference in Future Values
Difference = FVx_FVA
Answer:
Explanation:
Interest Factors
Periods 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% 11 %
1 1.0600 1.0700 1.0800 1.0900 1.1000 1.1100
2 1.1236 1.1449 1.1664 1.1881 1.2100 1.2321
3 1.1910 1.2250 1.2597 1.2950 1.3310 1.3676
4 1.2625 1.3108 1.3605 1.4116 1.4641 1.5181
1)
Future value paying simple interest = Principal + [( principal * interest) * investment period]
Future value paying simple interest = $2,000 + [ ( $2,000 * 9%) * 3]
Future value paying simple interest = $2,000 + 540
Future value paying simple interest = $2,540
2)
Future value paying compound interest = Present value * ( 1 + interest)n
Future value paying compound interest = $2,000 * ( 1 + 0.09)3
Future value paying compound interest = $2,000 * 1.295029
Future value paying compound interest = $2,590.058
3)
Difference = $2,590.058 - 2,540
Difference = $50.058
g Lydia, a citizen of Italy, produces scarves and purses that she sells to department stores in the United States. Other things the same, these sales a. increase U.S. net exports and have no effect on Italian net exports. b. decrease U.S. net exports and have no effect on Italian net exports. c. increase U.S. net exports and decrease Italian net exports. d. decrease U.S. net exports and increase Italian net exports.
Answer:
d. decrease U.S. net exports and increase Italian net exports.
Explanation:
As it is given that
Lydia, who is a citizen of Italy produced scarves and purses in order to sell to the department stores in the united states keeping other things constant. So the sales would reflect an increased in the net exports of Italian as she is a producer and sell its products to the united states and at the same time it decreased or decline the net exports of united states
The net exports is
= Exports - imports
Hence, the correct option is d.
After observing the heavy snow that his town received the previous winter, Ajay Patel, an enterprising student, plans to offer a show-clearing service in his neighborhood this winter. If he invests in a new heavy-duty blower. Ajay forecasts a profit of $700 if snowfall this winter is heavy, a profit of $200 if it is moderate and a loss of $900 if it is light. As per the current weather forecasts, the probabilities of heavy, moderate and light snowfall this winter are 0.4, 0.3 and 0.3 respectively.
Rather than purchase a new blower, Ajay could get his father's blower repaired and just accept smaller jobs. Under this option, Ajay estimates profit of $350 for a heavy snowfall, and a loss of $150 for a light snowfall. Ajay, of course has the option of choosing neither of these options.
The local weather Adams, is Ajay's good friend. For $50, she is willing to run sophisticated computer weather models on her computer and tell Ajay whether she expects this winter to be cold. For the sake of solving this problem, assume that the following information is available. There is a 45% chance that Samantha will predict this winter to be unseasonably cold. If she does say this, the probabilities of heavy, moderate, and light snowfall are revised to 0.7, 0.25, and 0.05, respectively. On the other hand, if she predicts that this winter will not be unseasonably cold, these probabilities aye revised to 0.15, 0.33, and 0.52, respectively.
Draw the decision tree for the situation faced by Ajay. Fold back the tree and determine the strategy you would recommend he follow. What is the efficiency of Samantha's information?
Financial data for Joel de Paris, Inc., for last year follow: Joel de Paris, Inc. Balance Sheet Beginning Balance Ending Balance Assets Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Plant and equipment, net Investment in Buisson, S.A. Land (undeveloped) Total assets $ 130,000 $125,000 471,000 484,000 870,000 434,000 250,000 $ 2,562,000 2,634,000 341,000 562,000 877,000 399,000 253,000 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Long-term debt Stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 383,000 336,000 1,018,000 1,280,000 $ 2,562,000 2,634,000 1,018,000 1,161,000 Joel de Paris, Inc. Income Statement Sales Operating expenses Net operating income Interest and taxes: $ 5,404,000 4,593,400 810,600 Interest expense Tax expense ş 114,000 209,000 323,000 $ 487,600 Net income The company paid dividends of $368,600 last year. The "Investment in Buisson, S.A.," on the balance sheet represents an investment in the stock of another company. The company's minimum required rate of return of 15%
Required:
1. Compute the company's average operating assets for last year
2. Compute the company's margin, turnover, and return on investment (ROl) for last year. (Round "Margin", "Turnover" and "ROI" to 2 decimal places.)
3. What was the company's residual income last year?
Answer:
1. $1,930,000
2. Margin = 15%
Turnover = $2.8
Return on investment = 42%
3. $521,100
Explanation:
1. The computation of average operating assets for last year is shown below:-
Average operating assets = (Beginning operating assets + Ending operating assets) ÷ 2
= ($2,562,000 - $399,000 - $253,000) + ($2,634,000 - $434,000 - $250,000) ÷ 2
= ($1,910,000 + $1,950,000) ÷ 2
= $3,860,000 ÷ 2
= $1,930,000
2. The computation of company's margin, turnover, and return on investment is shown below:-
Margin = Net operating income ÷ Sales
= $810,600 ÷ $5,404,000
= 15%
Turnover = Sales ÷ Average operating assets
= $5,404,000 ÷ $1,930,000
= $2.8
Return on investment = Margin × Turnover
= 15% × $2.8
= 42%
3. The computation of residual income last year is shown below:-
Residual income last year = Net operating income - Minimum required return
= $810,600 - ($1,930,000 × 15%)
= $810,600 - $289,500
= $521,100
So, we have applied the above formula.
Assuming no employees are subject to ceilings for their earnings, Harris Company has the following information for the pay period of January 15 - 31.
Gross payroll $19,676
Federal income tax withheld $3,438
Social security rate 6%
Federal unemployment tax rate 0.8%
Medicare rate 1.5%
State unemployment tax rate 5.4%
Salaries Payable would be recorded in the amount of
a) $15,018.09
b) $13,542.39
c) $14,762.30
d) $19,676.00
Answer:
The correct answer is B. Salaries Payable would be recorded in the amount of 13,542.39.
Explanation:
Given that the company's gross payroll is $19,676, and that a discount of $3,438 must be applied by the Federal Income Tax, a 6% social security rate, a 0.8% federal unemployment rate, a 1.5% rate Medicare and 5.4% state unemployment rate, the following gross discounts must be made to gross payroll to determine wages to be paid after taxes:
3,438 (Federal Income Tax)
19,676 x 0.06 = 1,180.56 (social security rate)
19,676 x 0.008 = 157.408 (federal unemployment rate)
19,676 x 0.015 = 295.14 (Medicare rate)
19,676 x 0.054 = 1,062.5 (state unemployment rate)
Therefore, those discounts should be subtracted from the gross payroll in order to get the Salaries Payable:
19,676 - 3,438 - 1,180.56 - 157.4 - 295.14 - 1,062.5 = 13,542.39.
Commercial buildings and industrial facilities account for a major share of a company's environmental impact. Identify one business that has implemented green building standards and describe the advantages they have gained from their efforts.
Answer:
The advantages and achievement of the Solidia technologies is listed below:
Explanation:
Solidia Technologies is the Jersey-based startup which has reduced its 70% Carbon dioxide emission and is among the top priorities of the constructors who opt to green cements and try their best to achieve their set social and environmental footprints. Furthermore, this company has also achieved many awards due to innovative technology with many additional investment donated by the government as a prize and in the form of loans to help the company expand their operations. They have successfully grown their business and are now expanding to different states due to their innovation that they provide.
Juanita is deciding whether to buy a skirt that she wants, as well as where to buy it. Three stores carry the same skirt, but it is more convenient for Juanita to get to some stores than others. For example, she can go to her local store, located 15 minutes away from where she works, and pay a marked-up price of $103 for the skirt:
Determining opportunity cost Juanita is decidin
Store Travel Time Each Way Price of a Skirt
(Minutes) (Dollars per skirt)
Local Department Store 15 103
Across Town 30 89
Neighboring City 60 63
Juanita makes $16 an hour at work. She has to take time off work to purchase her skirt, so each hour away from work costs her $16 in lost income. Assume that returning to work takes Juanita the same amount of time as getting to a store and that it takes her 30 minutes to shop. As you answer the following questions, ignore the cost of gasoline and depreciation of her car when traveling.
Complete the following table by computing the opportunity cost of Juanita's time and the total cost of shopping at each location.
Store Opportunity Cost of Time Price of a Skirt Total Cost
(Dollars) (Dollars per skirt) (Dollars)
Local Department Store 103
Across Town 89
Neighboring City 63
Assume that Juanita takes opportunity costs and the price of the skirt into consideration when she shops. Juanita will minimize the cost of the skirt if she buys it from the:_________.
Answer:
Juanita should purchase the skirt at the store across town because the total economic cost will be lowest.
Explanation:
three options:
local store 15 minutes away and a price of $103across town 30 minutes away and a price of $89neighboring city 1 hour away and a price of $63Juanita makes $16 per hour at her work, and her purchase decision includes the opportunity cost of lost wages:
total economic cost:
local store = $103 + [1/4 hours x 2 (round trip) x $16] = $111across town = $89 + [1/2 hours x 2 (round trip) x $16] = $105neighboring city = $63 + [1 hour x 2 (round trip) x $16] = $95Juanita should purchase the skirt at the store across town because the total economic cost will be lowest ($105)
Opportunity costs are the benefits lost or extra costs incurred for choosing one activity or investment over another alternative. Economic costs include both accounting costs and opportunity costs.
what do you do if your lender rejects your loan application
Answer:you tie a noose and hope for the best my friend. and if all goes south, you have a backup plan.
Explanation:
The four conditions (mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption and circular wait) are necessary for a resource deadlock to occur. Give an example to show that these conditions are not sufficient for a resource deadlock to occur. When are these conditions sufficient for a resource deadlock to occur
Explanation:
The conditions sufficient for a resource deadlock to occur is when a deadlock will prevail for process A, B, and C when two resources R and S; if only one instance of each resources is allowed.
Solution
Deadlock conditions
A deadlock is a situation where two or more processes request for same critical resource at the same time.
The mutual exclusion applies a restriction to a resource when the resource is used by any process, it should become unavailable for the other resources
The hold and wait allocations explains that any process which is allocate resources must hold them; till all needed resources are nor sure.
In the meantime, if any other processes need a resource which is held by another process, then the latter will release the resource to prevent deadlock.
No pre-emption states that the operating system can grant access to resources to another process while it is in use by another process; depending on the priority , to prevent deadlock.
Circular wait should not be implemented so that resources being requested by process are allocated when they get free.
Now,
Three processes A, B, and C functions on a system, having two distinct resources R and S.
The resource R has one instant active while resource S has two instances available.
The instance of R is allocated to a process A after request. first instance of resource S is allocated to process B, and second instance of resource S is allocated to process C.
When a request is placed by process B for resource R, then the resource is not available for execution. the process A request for resource S which is used by both C and B.
All the four conditions prevail in this situation; yet deadlock does not occur.
The resource S is released by process C and is allocated to process A. when process A finishes, it releases resources and resources R is allocate d to process B.
Hence all three processes end without a deadlock.
However, the deadlock will prevail for process A, B, and C when two resources R and S; if only one instance of each resources is allowed.
Mills Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $240 million of 5% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. The market interest rate (yield) was 3% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Mills paid $280.0 million for the bonds. The company will receive interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. As a result of changing market conditions, the fair value of the bonds at December 31, 2021, was $270.0 million.
Required:
a. Prepare the journal entry to record Mills' investment in the bonds on July 1, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021, at the effective (market) rate.
b. At what amount will Mills report its investment in the December 31, 2021, balance sheet?
c. Suppose Moody's bond rating agency upgraded the risk rating of the bonds, and Mills decided to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $290 million. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale.
Answer:
a. Prepare the journal entry to record Mills' investment in the bonds on July 1, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021, at the effective (market) rate.
July 1, 2021
Dr Investment in bonds 240,000,000
Dr Premium on investment in bonds 40,000,000
Cr Cash 280,000,000
December 31, 2021
Dr Cash 12,000,000
Cr Interest revenue 8,400,000
Cr Premium on investment in bonds 3,600,000
b. At what amount will Mills report its investment in the December 31, 2021, balance sheet?
Investment in bonds $240,000,000
Premium on investment in bonds $36,400,000
c. Suppose Moody's bond rating agency upgraded the risk rating of the bonds, and Mills decided to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $290 million. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale.
January 2, 2022
Dr Cash 290,000,000
Cr Investment in bonds 240,000,000
Cr Premium on investment in bonds 36,400,000
Cr Gain on sale of investments 13,600,000
Explanation:
effective interest rate on first coupon received = ($240,000,000 x 5%) - ($280,000,000 x 3%) = $12,000,000 - $8,400,000 = $3,600,000
Premium on investment in bonds = $40,000,000 - $3,600,000 = $36,400,000
The main cause of downsizing, refocusing, and outsourcing during the latter part of the 20th century was: Group of answer choices (a) Developments in IT—especially the advent of the internet (b) A more turbulent business environment Both (a) and (b) Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
Developments in IT—especially the advent of the internet
The latter 20th century saw many technological changes as the world evolved in IT. Markets that were not previously accessible became more accessible and many new products were created and flourished. The internet brought markets and people together and there was an immense opportunity for growth and success. This forced companies to adapt to the new environment because failure to take advantage on the new opportunities that IT offered could spell doom. Companies responded by downsizing to take advantage of better production technologies that required less people, they refocused their strategies to enable higher productivity and with IT making the world so interconnected, they were able to outsource production to cheaper places knowing that they could maintain regular contact with such place. These are but a few reasons why.
A more turbulent business environment.
The latter 20th century also saw a wave of turbulence in the business world. With a rise in nationalistic feelings and conflict that made acquiring raw materials harder such as the oil crises of the '70s and the 80s. This as well as the presence of more companies which led to increased competition forced some companies to engage in actions necessary for survival. They had to downsize, refocus and sometimes outsource to remain profitable.
Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs have become required in recent years, but do they make financial sense? Suppose a typical 60-watt incandescent light bulb costs $.45 and lasts for 1,000 hours. A 7-watt LED, which provides the same light, costs $2.25 and lasts for 40,000 hours. A kilowatt-hour of electricity costs $.121, which is about the national average. A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watts for 1 hour. However, electricity costs actually vary quite a bit depending on location and user type (you can get information on your rates from your local power company). An industrial user in West Virginia might pay $.04 per kilowatt-hour whereas a residential user in Hawaii might pay $.25. You require a 10 percent return and use a light fixture 500 hours per year. What is the break-even cost per kilowatt-hour?
Answer:
(A) For incandescent bulb, your break even cost is $32.67
(B) With LED bulb, your break even cost is $3.8115
Conclusion: It makes financial sense to use LED bulbs.
Explanation:
We start by checking the cost of your electricity bill when you use incandescent bulb and when you use LED bulb.
Since your answers are to be in kilowatt hour, we transform the watt measurement of the bulbs into kilowatt thus:
60watt incandescent bulb = 0.06kw
7watt led bulb = 0.007kw
National average cost of electricity per kilowatt hour is $1.21
Cost per kWh using incandescent bulb is 1.21 × 0.06 = $0.0726
Cost per kWh using led bulb is 1.21 × 0.007 = $0.00847
(A) WITH INCANDESCENT
0.06kw × 500hrs/year = 30kwhrs/year
Cost of electricity bill = 1.21 × 30 =$36.3
Your 10% return = $3.63
Break even cost per year, in kWh is = 36.3 - 3.63 = $32.67
(B) WITH LED
0.007kw × 500hrs/year = 3.5kwhrs/year
Cost of electricity bill = 1.21 × 3.5 = $4.235
Your 10% return = $0.4235
Break even cost per year in kWh is = 4.235 - 0.4235
(C) The incandescent bulb costs $0.45 but draws you a bill of $32.67 a year WHILE the led bulb costs $2.25 but draws you a bill of $3.8115
We conclude hence, that light-emitting diode bulbs make financial sense. Overlook the cost of purchasing the bulb because it uses less kilowatts per hour and draws you a very low bill, compared to the incandescent bulb!
Suppose the demand for Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) is given by Q = 250 - .25p + 4pc, where Q is the quantity of DVRs demanded (in 1000s), p is the price of a DVR, and pc is the price of cable television. How much does the quantity demanded for DVRs change if the p rises by $40?
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Suppose the demand for Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) is given by Q = 250 - .25p + 4pc, where Q is the quantity of DVRs demanded (in 1000s), p is the price of a DVR, and pc is the price of cable television. How much does the quantity demanded for DVRs change if the p rises by $40? A) drops by 10,000 DVRs B) increases by 16,000 DVRs C) drops by 2,500 DVRs D) increases by 4,000
Answer:
Drops by 10,000 DVRs
Explanation:
The demand for digital video recorders is expressed by
Q= 250- .25p+4pc
Where
Q represents the quantity demanded by the customers
P represents the price of DVR
pc represents the price of cable television
Since the factor of p in the expression above is negative, this implies that the quantity of DVR demanded in the market will reduce
If the price of DVR increase by $40, then the quantity demanded will reduce by
= 0.25×40×1000
= 10×1000
= 10,000 units
Hence the quantity of DVRs drops by 10,000 DVRs if the price is increased to $40
Hahn Flooring Company uses a perpetual inventory system.
A. Sales returns of $97,650 and merchandise returns of $48,100 are estimated for the current year's sales.
B. The inventory account has a balance of $673,400, while physical inventory indicates that $663,800 of merchandise is on hand.
Journalize the December 31 adjusting entries based on the above transactions. Assume that the inventory shrinkage is a normal amount. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
Answer and Explanation:
The adjusting journal entries are as follows
1. Sales $97,650
To Customer refunds payable $97,650
(Being the sales return is recorded)
For recording this we debited the sales as it reduced the sales and credited the customer refund payable as it increased the liabilities
2. Estimated Returns inventory $48,100
To Cost of goods sold $48,100
(Being the merchandise return is recorded)
For recording this we debited the estimated returns inventory and credited the cost of goods sold
3. Cost of goods sold $9,600
To Inventory $9,600
(Being the inventory shrinkage is recorded)
For recording this we debited the cost of goods sold as it increased the expenses and credited the inventory as it reduced the assets
The computation is shown below:
= Balance of inventory account - physical inventory merchandise on hand
= $673,400 - $663,800
= $9,600
Urban Bloom, Inc.'s books show an ending cash balance of $16,000 before preparing the bank reconciliation. Given the bank reconciliation shows outstanding checks of $4,200, deposits in transit of $3,200, NSF check of $220, and interest earned on the bank account of $130, the company's up-to-date ending cash balance equals:
Answer:
$15,910
Explanation:
Calculation for Urban Bloom, Inc.'s company's up-to-date ending cash balance
Using this formula
Up-to-date ending cash balance = Ending cash balance per books + Interest received from bank - NSF check
Hence:
=16,000+130-220
=15,910
Therefore the company's up-to-date ending cash balance equals: $15,910
Sort the items below into two main categories: whether demand for each type of good is relatively elastic or relatively inelastic.
A. Goods that are narrowly defined.
B. Goods on which consumers spend a small share of their budget.
C. Consumers have a long time to adjust to a change in price.
D. Goods that have a large number of available substitutes.
E. Goods that are necessities.
Answer:
A. Relatively elastic
B. Relatively inelastic
C. Relatively elastic
D. Relatively elastic
E. Relatively inelastic
Explanation:
Price elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price of the good.
If the absolute value of price elasticity is greater than one, it means demand is elastic. Elastic demand means that quantity demanded is sensitive to price changes
Demand is inelastic if there's little or no change in quantity demanded when the price of the good changes.
If Consumers have a long time to adjust to a change in price, demand is usually elastic because consumers would have enough time to adjust to price changes. For example, if the price of the good has increased and the consumer has enough time to adjust to the price change, the consumer would have enough time to find cheaper suitable substitutes.
The elasticity of demand for necessities is usually inelastic because consumers have no choice but to buy the product. For example, water is considered a necessity. If the price of a bottle of water increases, consumers have no choice but to consume water so they would keep buying the bottle of water despite the increase in price.
Goods that have many substitutes usually have an elastic demand because the good can be easily replaced with the numerous substitutes available.
Goods on which consumers spend a small share of their budget usually have an inelastic demand. For example, if you earn $500,000 and you usually buy a product for 10 cents and the price increases to 15 cents, you would probably not stop purchasing the product as a result of the price increase since it constitutes a negligible part of your budget.
Goods that are narrowly defined have an elastic demand. For example, there are many substitutes for bread but there are no subsituites for food.
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