In the current year, Randa Merchandising, Inc., sold its interest in a chain of wholesale outlets, taking the company completely

Answer:

Prof. Finance can withdraw an annual annuity of $ 110,698

Explanation:

Prof. Finance's present value is $1,500,000, which reflects his savings at retirement age 65, so PV= 1,500,000

6% is the interest rate established, so r=6%

Number of withdrawals planned = 25

PMT= $110,698

Response:

The answer to the question is provided below.

Analysis:

(a) What quantities of peanut butter and jelly will David purchase with his $3 weekly allowance?

It is stated that David prefers 2 ounces of peanut butter for each ounce of jelly, thus

2Pb = J, and the budget constraint can be expressed as 0.05Pb + 0.1J = 3.

Using substitution,

David will acquire Pb = 30 ounces, J = 15 ounces.

30(0.05) + 15(0.10) = 3

(b) If the cost of jelly rises to $0.15 per ounce, what quantities of each item would he purchase?

If pj = $0.15,

24(0.05) + 12(0.15) = 3

Using substitution, we find J = 12 ounces, Pb = 24 ounces.

The full question is:

Jo is a candid and honest individual. She holds the belief that her staff shares the same honesty and straightforwardness, overlooking any indications that they might be deceiving her. Which perceptual shortcut is Jo most likely employing? a. prototypingb. contrast effect c. halo effect d. stereotyping e. projection

Answer:

Projection

Explanation:

Psychological projection is an unconscious tendency where a person ascribes their own qualities to others. This can manifest as either positive or negative projection.

In Jo's situation, her own honesty and straightforwardness lead her to assume the same about those around her. Consequently, she fails to recognize signs of dishonesty that suggest she is being manipulated.

Natalie intends to achieve a 25% profit on a sale of $70,000. To calculate, she does the following:

(125 ÷ 100) × 70000 = $87500.

Natalie aims for $87500, however, the agent will take a 6% commission on the sale price, so she must include this amount, calculated as:

(106 ÷ 100) * 87500 = $92750.

For the total of $92750, there is an additional closing cost of $1200,

This gives us $92750 + $1200 = $93950.

When rounding $93950 to the nearest hundred, we arrive at $94000.

Therefore, to secure a 25% profit, Natalie should set the final sale price at $94000.

Answer:

Ending inventory cost for April is equal to $121,875

Explanation:

Based on the information provided in the question:

Unit production cost       Absorption cost       Variable cost

Direct material                     $15                              $15

Direct labor                            10                                10  

Variable factory overhead    7.5                              7.5  

Fixed factory overhead          5

Total cost                               $37.5                       $32.5  

Finished goods inventory calculation results in 12,500 - 8,750 = 3,750

The cost of the finished goods inventory calculated using absorption costing = 3,750 × $37.50

= $140,625

The finished goods inventory cost using variable costing  = 3,750 × $32.50

= $121,875