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After the dividend, the company's:

a. book value per share will become $6.31.

b. price-earnings ratio will adjust to 13.88.

c. shareholder value per share will amount to $18.60.

d. stock price will be $19.00.

e. earnings per share will equal $.94.

The result is: b

To determine the ex-dividend price per share on the day the dividend is distributed, we follow this method:

Ex-dividend Price = Share price before dividend - dividend amount per share

Ex-dividend price = $18.6 ($19 - $0.40)

Using this ex-dividend price, we can calculate the P/E ratio after the dividend.

P/E = $18.6/$1.34 = 13.88059

Answer:

Explanation:

Initial WIP inventory                    74000  

Add: Units initiated in May           390000  

Subtract: Final inventory                  34000  

Completed and moved units       430000  

1                        Equivalent Units

                                                            Whole units Materials    Conversion

Initial WIP inventory                    74000           74000        74000

Units started and finished            356000     356000        356000

Final inventory                                34000           23800         10200

Total units accounted for           464000         453800        440200

                                                                Materials Conversion  

Production equivalent units         453800    440200  

2    

Cost Information:                       Total Material Conversion

Initial WIP inventory                  142800     98800       44000

Costs incurred during May                      755960    513830      242130

Total costs needing accounting          898760    612630      286130

Divided by Equivalent units                                    453800 440200

Cost per Equivalent unit                           2.00      1.35 0.65

Materials Conversion  

Cost per Equivalent unit                           1.35 0.65  

3    

Cost Allocation:    

Ending Work in process:    

Material                                                 32130  

Conversion                                            6630  

Total Ending Work in process             38760  

4    

Cost of completed and transferred units    

Material                                                 580500  

Conversion                                            279500  

Total costs                                                       860000  

5    

Costs to be accounted for:    

Initial WIP inventory                       142800  

Current expenses                                          755960  

Overall costs to be accounted for            898760  

Costs accounted for include:    

Cost of completed and moved units 860000  

Cost of ending work in process            38760  

Overall accounted costs                      898760  

Response:

(A)0.6600 (B) 1.325 (C) 0.997 or 1 minute

Clarification:

Resolution

It's provided that:

The fixed production time = 30 seconds

The customer arrival time determined by the Poisson distribution is = 45 seconds

Now,

(A) We calculate the typical line length of vehicles

The formula is as follows:

Lq = λ²/ 2μ ( μ -λ)

In this equation,

λ = signifies the average arrival rate

μ = denotes the average service rate

We first determine the average arrival rate as shown below:

The average arrival rate λ = arrival rate/ 60 seconds

= 60/45

= 1.33 customers per minute

Next, we find the average service rate which is detailed below

The average service rate μ = 60 seconds/ average rate

= 60/30 = 2 customers per minute

Now we will calculate the average line length in vehicles as shown here:

Lq = λ²/ 2μ ( μ -λ)

Lq = 1.33²/2*2 (2-1.33)

Lq = 1.7689/4 (0.67)

Lq = 1.7689/2.68

Lq = 0.6600

Thus, the average line length for vehicles is 0.6600 cars

(B) We calculate the average number of vehicles in the entire system

Ls = Lq + λ /μ

Ls = 0.600 + 1.33/2

Ls = 0.6600 + 0.665

Ls = 1.325

(C) Lastly, we need to ascertain the expected average duration in the system outlined here:

Ws = Ls/λ

Ws= 1.325/1.33 = 0.997 or 1.00

The predicted average duration in the system is 0.997 or 1.00 minutes.

Response:

The proper course of action is to converse with the individual and assist him in resolving the issues; if he is unable to do so, then consider alternative steps. Engaging in dialogue and showing empathy towards the person cultivates a positive perception of the company among colleagues and the media.

Clarification:

Initially, the manager should communicate with Owen, addressing the situation he has observed and inquiring whether there is a problem he can help with to enable Owen to perform his duties effectively again. Furthermore, if Owen identifies the problem, the subsequent step would be to look for potential solutions to those issues, while also providing encouragement and reassurance that the company is supportive of Owen's efforts to resolve his problems so he can return to performing at his best. Ultimately, following these actions, it is essential to monitor Owen to determine if he has reverted to normal work habits, and to implement additional measures if necessary.