Im guessing a) availbility of substitutes the reason is because when i read this it makes me think the price went up because maybe cranberries are not in season but grapes are. Usually when something is not in season it cost more than when it was.
Answer:
AFC = 
MC =
TC
AVC = 
AC = 
Explanation:
The cost function is given as
.
The fixed cost here is 9, it will not be affected by the level of output.
The variable cost is
.
AFC = 
MC =
TC
MC =

MC = 2q
AVC = 
AVC = 
AVC = q
AC = 
AC =
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AC = 
Answer:
<u><em>Ending Inventory:</em></u> <em>21,267.70</em>
Explanation:
cost retail
beginning 12,700 20,900
purchases 113,930 158,500
markups 9,600
markdowns (7,400)
total 126,630 181,600
inventory to retail ratio: 126,630 / 181,600 = 0.6973
sales revenues 151,100
COGS: 151,100 x 0.6973 = 105,362.30
<u><em>Ending Inventory:</em></u> 126,630 - 105,362.30 = <em>21,267.70</em>
Answer:
D) Growth in earnings per share averaging 15% or better annually for the next five years
Explanation:
First of all, objectives must be well defined and measurable. That is why increasing profitability is a good idea but not a very good strategic objective, since a 0.00001% growth in profits will still comply with it. The same applies with growing market share.
Improving product quality will help improve total sales but it is not a financial objective.
The only financial objective that is precise and measurable is option D, which sets the goal of increasing earnings per share at least 15% every year.
Answer:
$13,725
Explanation:
The movement in the warranty payable account over a period is as a result of the warranty expense for the period and the warranty payments made during the period.
Given that the company estimate warranty expense at 4.5% of sales, the estimated warranty for the period is the expense recorded in the income statement. This is equivalent to
= 4.5% * $305,000
= $13,725