-$64000. The calculation of the net total occurs as follows: Direct material = $11.30, Direct labor = $22.70, Variable manufacturing overhead = $1.20, Fixed manufacturing overhead ($24.70 - $21.90) = $2.80. The total relevant cost is derived from the sum of the direct material, direct labor, variable manufacturing overhead, and fixed manufacturing overhead totaling $38.00. The total cost associated with manufacturing is derived from relevant cost per unit multiplied by the number of units plus the opportunity contribution margin lost, calculated to be $1,784,000. The overall cost for purchasing stands at $1,848,000. Thus, the net total equals the total cost of making minus the total cost of buying, amounting to -$64000.
Response:
b. A reduction in the YTM.
Detail:
The valuation of the bond is derived from the present worth of expected cash flows. When determining these present values for cash inflows or the bond's price, the YTM is utilized for discounting. It is known that a higher interest rate results in a lower present value, whereas a lower interest rate yields a greater present value. Interest rates and present value have an inverse relationship. Thus, a decrease in YTM will enhance the bond's price.
23% decline.
This can be calculated by dividing 1,650,000 by 2,150,000, resulting in 0.7674. By multiplying this figure by 100, we arrive at 76.74%.
Yet, this represents the proportion that 1,650,000 constitutes of 2,150,000. Hence, we need to subtract this number from 100, yielding 23.26, or rounded to 23%.
Response:
There will be an increase in equilibrium quantity, but the impact on equilibrium price remains uncertain.
Note:
Due to the scientists' discovery, demand for oranges will rise, as will the price.
Additionally, the introduction of new fertilizers will boost the supply of oranges, leading to a price decrease.
Taking both of these factors into account indicates that there will be a rise in equilibrium quantity, while the effect on equilibrium price cannot be determined.
