Answer: The correct answers are "The general level of stock prices" and "The effect of the tax rate on the cost of debt in the weighted average cost of capital equation".
Explanation: The general level of stock prices and the effect of the tax rate on the cost of debt in the weighted average cost of capital equation are outside from firm's control because although companies have knowledge of the market, the general level of stock prices is not controlled by them, but by the market. And the effect of the tax rate is not controlled by companies because the tax rate is set by the state.
Answer:
develop your research plan
Explanation:
The five steps in the marketing research process are:
- Define the problem (or opportunity)
- Determine your research design
- Develop your research plan: during this step you design your research tool, e.g. questionnaires, focus groups, etc. You must also prepare a budget that covers the costs of carrying out your research plan.
- Collect relevant data.
- Analyze data.
- Visualize data and report findings.
The answers are the following:
a.
Brandon:
$7,000 + [($10,000/4)×3¿= $8,500
Ryan:
$7,000 + [($10,000/4)×1¿= $7,500
b.
Brandon $7,000
Ryan <span>$7,000</span>