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I wasn't able to access the Chester Income Statement but I successfully accessed a similar question Digby.
The Complete Question is as under:
Refer to the HR Reports in the Inquirer. Through past investments in recruiting and training Digby has obtained a productivity index of 109.6%. This means that Digby's labor costs would be increased by 9.6% if it did not have these productivity improvements. This is a competitive advantage that Digby can sustain or even widen further if its competitors have no HR initiatives. Now, refer to the Income Statement in Digby's Annual Report. How much did Digby's productivity improvements save it in direct labor costs (in thousands) last year?
A. $766
B. $29818
C. $3137
D. $3211
Answer:
Option D. $3,137
Explanation:
The Productivity Index of 9.6% shows that if the improvement plan is implemented then the efficiency gains would result in saving of 9.6% of total direct cost. So if we total the direct cost for the year for all of the four products then we have an amount of $32,680 which is given at the second last column.
The amount saved last year would be:
Savings = $32,680 * 9.6% = $3,137
Hence the option C is correct here.
Answer:
0.104
Explanation:
We are to determine the yield to maturity of the bond
yield to maturity can be determined using a financial calculator
Cash flow in year 0 = -500
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 6 = 0
Cash flow in year 7 = 1000
YTM = 10.4%
To find the YTM using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.
Answer: at all times
Explanation: To compete and stand out in today's market, there is need for proper marketing planning and this should be done AT ALL TIMES. This is because the more you plan, the more you discover new strategies of making your market stand out, the more your goals are attainable.
Answer:
1. $50 and 40%
2. 177 units and $22,125
3. 473 units and 72.77%
Explanation:
Price = $125
Variable cost = $75
Fixed cost =$8,850
Contribution margin is the net of sales price and variable cost of the product. It is the cost available to recover the fixed cost and make profit afterward.
1. Contribution margin = Sales price - Variable cost = $125 - $75 = $50
Contribution margin ratio = Contribution margin / Sale price = $50 / $125 = 40%
Break-even is the level of sales at which business has no profit no loss situation.
2. Break-even point = Fixed cost / Contribution margin per unit = $8,850 / $50 = 177 units
Break-even in $ = 177 units x $125 = $22,125
Margin of safety is the level of sales at which the business is safe from making loss. Margin of safety measures the profit after the break-even point.
3. Margin of Safety = Total sales - Break-even point = 650 units - 177 units = 473 units
Margin of safety to sales = ( Margin of safety / Total sales ) = ( 473 units / 650 units ) x 100 = 72.77%
