Answer:
Explanation:
a ) We shall calculate the NPV of the project . If it is positive , then money can be invested
Cash outflow in the beginning =1000
Present value of perpetual annuity of 100 at 9.5 %
100 / .095
= 1052.63
which is more than initial cash outflow
So NPV is positive
Hence money can be invested.
b )
If machine takes one year to build , first year cash outflow of 100 will be absent
Present value of 100 after 1 year
= 100 / 1.095
= 91.32
So present value of annuity
= 1052.63 - 91.32
= 961.31
This is less than 1000 so
NPV is negative.
Hence money can not be invested.
Answer:
B) Good economists must possess a rare combination of gifts.
Explanation:
Economics is a social science that focuses on studying scarcity. Since all resources are scarce, economics tries to determine how to allocate resources more efficiently in order to produce the most possible benefits. We are all economists whether we like it or not. When we spend our money (scarce resource) we try to get the largest benefit out of it, the same applies to our time. We decide to study for a test and get a good grade, or simply take a very long nap.
The problem with economics and all social science, is that they are not exact. There is no possible way a scientific research can be done that includes all the economy, there are simply too many billions of transactions and different combinations that it is impossible to do it. Some microeconomics studies can be carried out but only considering a single company or industry and few factors.
Economists must base their research upon past events and develop models that can predict future events. Sadly but true, even meteorologists have a higher percentage of correct predictions than economists.
The few good economists must be very good at math, history, politics, philosophy, psychology, developing abstract ideas and make them concrete ideas, and last but not least must be able to explain all of this to others and convince them.
The problem with applying economic models to the real world are the changing expectations of the general public (psychology and philosophy). One of my teachers had a great saying, "the mouth is the most sensitive organ in your body, but your pocket is by far the most sensitive part".
Colonial settlers had to remain east of the Appalachians
Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of the multiple-step income statement is shown below:
Net Sales $2,415,700
Less: Cost of goods sold $1,314,300
Gross profit $1,101,400
Less: Operating expense -$736070
Operating income $365,330
Other revenue
Add: Interest revenue $31,590
Other expense
Interest expense $74,650
Loss on disposal of plant assets $18,990 $93,640 -$62,050
Net income $303,280
