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:
The correct answer is (B) Buy euro at $1.50/€, buy £ at €1.25/£, sell £ at $2/£
Explanation:
The dollar- euro exchange rate is quoted as $1.50 = €1.00
the dollar-pound exchange rate is quoted at $2.00 = £1.00
To calculate the actual cross rate we use; S(euro divided by pounds) = S(dollar/pounds) ÷ S(dollar/euro).
Using symbols to denote this, we have S(€/£) = S($/£) / S($/€)
S(€/£) = S(2/1) ÷ S(1.50/1)
= (2 / 1.5)
= €1.33.
Consequently, from this result we now know that the euro is undervalued with respect to pounds under the cross rate being offered by the bank. This implies that you should first buy the euro, convert to pounds, and eventually convert back to dollars, this would enable you make money as an investor.
Answer:
The firm should increase output and reduce price
Explanation:
For a monopolist, there can be one of the following three scenarios at a time point in time:
Scenario one, MR = MC: For a monopolist, profit is maximized at the point where marginal revenue (MR) is equal to to marginal cost (MC), i.e. where MR = MC.
Scenario two, MR < MC: But when the MR < MC, it indicates that the monopolist is currently producing a higher quantity of output and it is not maximizing profit. In order to maximize profit, the monopolist has to reduce output until MR = MC.
Scenario three , MR > MC: But when the MR > MC, it indicates that the monopolist is currently producing a lower quantity of output and it is not maximizing profit. In order to maximize profit, the monopolist has to increase output until MR = MC. Also, the monopolist has to reduce price in order to sell the increased quantity of output.
From the question, the monopolist falls into scenerio three as MR > MC, i.e. $45 > $35. Therefore, the monopolist should increase output until MR = MC and reduce price in order to maximize profit.
Answer:
E. Profit motive
Explanation:
Profit motive can be defined as the intention, motivation or desire to form a business or engage in business ventures so as to generate financial (monetary) gains.
This ultimately implies that, profit motive is a desire for monetary gains (profits) which motivates a business owner to engage in the sales of finished goods or services.
Hence, profit motive is the premise on which all businesses are built on because the ultimate goal of every business is to achieve financial gains.
In this scenario, the computer accessories that Javier is making and selling are bringing in a substantial amount of money for him. Inspired by this success, he decides to hire two people and expand his business.
Thus, this is an example of profit motive.
Answer:
1. b. $896.00
2. c. $317.20
3. a. $578.80
4. b. $67.20
5. d. $4.80
Explanation:
1. WIlliam's total earnings
40 hours at $16 = $640
8 hours at $32 = $256
Total = $896
2. WIlliam's total deductions
Income Tax $200
United Fund deduction $50
Social security tax (6% * $896) $3.76
Medicare tax (1.5% * $896) <u>$13.44</u>
Total <u>$317.20</u>
3. William's net pay
= Total earnings - Total deductions
= $896 - $317.20
= $578.80
Cash Paid is $578.80
4. Employers FICA based on Williams pay
Social Security and Medicare taxes = 7.5% * $869 = $67.20
5. Employers Federal Unemployment based on Williams pay
Federal unemployment tax = 0.8% * $600 = $4.80
