Answer:
Cost Advantage of different locations:
b. $20,000
Phoenix certainly had a cost advantage over Atlanta and based on this factor, it should be chosen for the new plant instead of any other city.
Explanation:
a) Total Costs of different locations:
Atlanta Phoenix
Fixed Cost $80,000 $140,000
Variable cost 400,000 320,000
Total Costs $480,000 $460,000
b) Variable costs
Atlanta Phoenix
Annual Demand 20,000 20,000
Variable cost/unit $20 $16
Total variable cost $400,000 $320,000
c) Cost Advantage is the competitive edge which location (or company) can have over another through reduced production or marketing costs or both so that it can offer cheaper prices or use excess profits to bolster promotion or distribution. In this case, the comparison is on the total cost, which is made of variable and fixed costs.
Answer:
1. Ending inventory = $3519
2. Cost of Goods Sold = $21030
3. Sales Revenue = $27279
4. Gross Profit = $6249
Explanation:
FIFO method of inventory valuation is whereby the stock that first comes into the business, leaves first. This is common in perishable inventory such as vegetables or fruits.
Jan 1. Beginning inventory: 53 units x $45 = $2385
Total
53 units x $45 = $2385
Apr 7. Purchase 133 units x $47 = $6251
Total
53 units x $45 = $2385
133 units x $47 = $6251
Jul 16. Purchase 203 units x $50 = $10150
Total
53 units x $45 = $2385
133 units x $47 = $6251
203 units x $50 = $10150
Oct 6. Purchase 113 units x $51 = $5763
53 units x $45 = $2385
133 units x $47 = $6251
203 units x $50 = $10150
113 units x $51 = $5763
1. Ending inventory = 502 - 433 = 69 hence,
69 units x $51 = $3519
2. Cost of Goods Sold =
[$2385 + $6251 + $10150 + (44 units x $51)] = $21030
OR $24549 - 3519 = $21030
3. Sales Revenue =
433 units x $63 = $27279
4. Gross Profit = Sales Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold hence,
$27279 - 21030 = $6249
<u>Solution and Explanation:</u>
As the utility function is concave in shape, so person is risk averse. Thus, he will not accept the gamvle.
The difference between utility at point A&C = 70 minus 65 = $5, is less than a the difference between A&B = 65 minus 55 = $10
<u>MCQ:
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Answer is option a&d - risk averse people fear a lot for losing money, thus they overestimate the probability of loss
Since, shape of utility function is concave, hence the double derivative of utility with respect to wealth is negative, so utility falls at an decreasing rate , as wealth increases
<h3>Hello there!</h3>
Your question asks what the purpose of a safety stock is.
<h3>Answer: B). control the likelihood of a stock out due to variable demand and/or lead time.</h3>
The reason why answer choice "B). control the likelihood of a stock out due to variable demand and/or lead time" is the correct answer because companies have safety stocks to control the chances of having a stock out.
Safety stocks are also known as a "reserve" for a company, in other words, stocks that a company doesn't touch. It's to ensure that companies don't go through a time where there's an increase in demand while there is a "delay" in production.
If a companies stock demand goes up, but then they can't "produce" the amount that is needed to meet the demand, then they will go through "stock out" and have to go through what is called "stock out costs."
Safety stocks are also known as a "rainy-day" stock, due to the fact that safety stocks are used when a company are not having a great day with the "demand" / "value" of their stocks. It's just to "ensure" / "keep the company safe" from a huge stock out.
<h3>I hope this helps!</h3><h3>Best regards, MasterInvestor</h3>
