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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:
An increase in quantity will automatically lead to a reduction in price.
An increase in price will lead to an increase in quantity supplied.
Explanation:
Option “2” and “4” are correct because the increase in quantity supplied shifts the supply curve rightwards and resulting in the price falls. While the positive relationship between price and the quantity supplied leads to an increase in supply when price increases. When price increases then the producer finds more profitable to supply more quantity. Thus, in order to curb more profit, the producer supplies more quantity when price increases.
Answer:
c) 10% more peanut butter on the shelves
Explanation:
Since peanut butter has a negative income elasticity of demand (-0.5) with a decrease in income, there should be an increase in the demand. This is usually true for cheaper goods or goods with low added value. The change in demand (D) is represented as follows:
As a result, you should stock 10% more peanut butter on the shelves.
The answer is c).
Answer:
The answer is: The excise tax on cola beverages is $2 per case.
Explanation:
Excise taxes are taxes levied on certain goods or services.
In this case the price of cola beverages is $4 per case, since excise taxes are included in the price of the product, then the excise tax on cola beverages = price paid by consumers - price received by producers = $4 - $2 = $2
Answer:
Straight-line Depreciation Expense for 2022 and 2023 = $ 14,400, $ 14,400
Explanation:
Vaughn Manufacturing
Depreciation Straight Line Method= Cost - Salvage Value/ Useful Life
Depreciation Straight Line Method= $124,800-$9,600/8-years
Depreciation Straight Line Method=15,200/8= $ 14,400
The straight line depreciation expense does not change. It remains same for the next years as well.
Straight-line Depreciation Expense for 2022 and 2023 = $ 14,400, $ 14,400
