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2 years ago

Which of the following policies is most likely to encourage innovation, higher quality goods, and lower prices?

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nasty-shy [4]2 years ago

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Answer:

The correct answer is c. Reducing barriers that limit entry of firms into new and existing markets.

Explanation:

An entry barrier is a high cost or other type of barrier that prevents a business from entering the market and competing with other businesses. Barriers to entry may include government regulations, the need for a license, or having to compete with a large corporation being a small business.

As an example, the large company is able to produce a larger quantity of products more efficiently than a company with fewer resources. They have lower costs because they are able to buy bulk materials, and they have less overhead because they produce more under one roof. It would be difficult for the small company to keep up with that, resulting in the avoidance of market entry.

Barriers to entry can have a negative effect on prices because the playing field is not level and competition is restricted. It is not an ideal situation for anyone except for the large company that has a monopoly. However, entry barriers are not always prohibitive. In fact, many new businesses find some type of entry barrier that they must overcome, be it the initial investment, the acquisition of licenses or obtaining a patent - it is only part of the business.

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Answer: The amount of depreciation expense recognized in 2006, using the double declining balance method is $5,280.

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Debit Depreciation expense $5,280

Credit Accumulated depreciation $5,280

Explanation: The double-declining method is otherwise known as reducing balance method. It is usually derived by using the formula below:

Double-declining depreciation = 2 X SLDP X BV

Where SLDP = straight-line depreciation percentage

BV = Book value of the asset (Cost minus depreciation)

So using the straight-line depreciation method, we need to remove the salvage value from the cost and then divided by 5 years. That is, ($22,000 - $4,000) / 5 years = $3,060 yearly depreciation expense.

However, under the double-declining method, we need to divide the 100% by the useful life of the asset first to get the SLDP then multiply by 2, that is, 100%/5 years = 20% x 2 = 40%.

So 40% x $22,000 in year 1 (December 31, 2005) is $8,800

In year 2 (December 31, 2006), 40% x $13,200 ($22,000 - $8,800) = $5,280 and so on. The depreciation expense would stop immediately it falls below the salvage value of $4,000.

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Sometimes employers discover evidence of employee ___ after someone has sued them for discrimination. Employers may try to use t

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Answer:

The answers are,

1st Blank - a. harassment

2nd Blank - f. avoid

3rd Blank - e. limit

Explanation:

Harassment can come in many forms in a n organization, they could be sexual harassment, verbal harassment, power harassment, gender discrimination, etc. Legal actions can be taken against an employer for not enforcing necessary requirements to prevent them.

Such lawsuits cannot be avoided by the employers but through legal means they can seek to mitigate or limit the damages they have to pay to the affected employee.

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Sawaya Co., Ltd, of Japan, is a manufacturing company whose total factory overhead costs fluctuate considerably from year to yea

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Answer:

Explanation:

1. Indirect Material variable cost Per Direct Labor HR 5000000/50000=100

Indirect Material (variable) 100*75000 =7500000

Rent Fixed 6000000

Hence total Maintenace Fixed =17625000-7500000-600000= 4125000

Low High Change

Cost 3250000 4125000 875000 [4125000-3250000]

Activities 50000 75000 25000

variable Portion of Maitencance cost =875000/25000= 35.00

Fixed cost=4125000-75000*35=1500000

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Sink and Tap Inc. is looking at a 4-year project for making taps. Initial investment in equipment will be $754,000. Each unit wi

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Answer:

the present value break-even point in units per yea is 4680 units. the option (d) is correct

Explanation:

Solution

Given that:

The initial cash flow = $754,000

The project life is = four years

Thus,

Contribution = sales - variable costs

So,

Sales = quantity * the price

Let the Quantity be Y

$230 Y - $102.40 Y

=127.60 Y

Now,

The operating income = Contribution -fixed costs

which is,

127. 60 Y- (Other depreciation or decrease + decrease)

127. 60 Y- ( $333,000 + ($754,000/4))

= 127. 60 Y- ( $333,000 + $188,500)

Thus,

127. 60 Y - $521, 500

Now,

Tax rate at 21% on operating income is =26.796 Y - 109. 515

The profit after tax = operating income - tax

(127. 60 Y - $521, 500) -(26.796 Y - 109. 515)

= 100.804 Y - 411, 985

Additional depreciation = $188, 500

The operating cash inflow per year = 100.804 Y - 411, 985 + $188, 500

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The PVAF for 12 years , 4% = 3.037349

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