<span>The variable being studied is monthly gas consumption. This variable is often called the independent variable. This variable changes with average price of a gallon of gas. This variable would be considered the dependent variable.</span>
The decision-making process followed by consumers to maximize utility assumes that the consumer has a limited income, the consumer is able to rank their preferences, the consumer behaves rationally.
The term utility used by the economist as a measure of satisfaction, happiness, a joy of a person.
Question Completion:
see Exhibit 4 attached.
Answer:
1. The largest and smallest divisions by net sales in 2017:
Largest divisions:
Fabric & Home care with 32%
Baby, Feminine & Family Care, 28%
Smallest divisions:
Beauty with 18%
Grooming, 11%
Healthcare, 11%
2. The one most important division in terms of the proportionate net earnings for the company is:
Fabric & Home Care
Explanation:
The two largest divisions generate 60% of the net sales of the company while the three smallest divisions generate only 40%. In terms of the proportionate net earnings for the company, the two largest divisions also generate 53% of the net earnings of the company, while the three smallest divisions generate 47%. The analysis shows that the company's financial sustenance is largely driven by the Fabric & Home Care division and the Baby, Feminine & Family Care division. Another up-and-coming division is the Beauty division, which generates 18% of the net sales and 20% of the net earnings.
Answer:
$4,375
Explanation:
Given that,
Crane Company balance = $9,250
Balance of Hale company = $3,000
Balance of Janish company = $1,875
January 1 balance in the Valdez Company subsidiary account:
= Crane Company Accounts Payable control account + Hale Company balance + Janish Company balance
= $9,250 + $3,000 + $1,875
= $4,375
