Answer:
By Serving As A Tool For A Distributing Goods And Services.
Answer:
B. To weigh the various alternatives and choose a course of action
Explanation:
The major steps involved in a proper decision-making process include; Identifying the problem, understanding the problem by obtaining the necessary information, developing alternatives, choosing the best alternative that would address the ethical issue at hand, and implementing the best alternative.
The aim of the entire process of decision-making would be faulted if at the end, a course of action is not taken. The decision made at the end of the day, should address the initial concern raised. This decision would also need to be reviewed to ensure that it is the right step.
Determining ways to maximize profit for the company may not be the issue at hand, as several factors could inform the decision making process.
Answer:
a. ROE (r) = 13% = 0.13
EPS = $3.60
Expected dividend (D1) = 50% x $3.60 = $1.80
Plowback ratio (b) = 50% = 0.50
Cost of equity (ke) = 12% = 0.12
Growth rate = r x b
Growth rate = 0.13 x 0.50 = 0.065
Po= D1/Ke-g
Po = $1.80/0.12-0.065
Po = $1.80/0.055
Po = $32.73
P/E ratio = <u>Current market price per share</u>
Earnings per share
P/E ratio = <u>$32.73</u>
$3.60
P/E ratio = 9.09
b. ER(S) = Rf + β(Rm - Rf)
ER(S) = 5 + 1.2(13 - 5)
ER(S) = 5 + 9.6
ER(S) = 14.6%
Explanation:
In the first part of the question, there is need to calculate the expected dividend, which is dividend pay-our ratio of 50% multiplied by earnings per share. We also need to calculate the growth rate, which is plowback ratio multiplied by ROE. Then, we will calculate the current market price, which equals expected dividend divided by the difference between return on stock (Ke) and growth rate. Finally, the price-earnings ratio is calculated as current market price per share divided by earnings per share.
In the second part of the question, Cost of equity (return on stock) is a function of risk-free rate plus beta multiplied by market risk-premium. Market risk premium is market return minus risk-free rate.
Answer:
1,370.85 Unfavorable
Explanation:
Standard rate
:
= Budgeted variable overhead costs ÷ Budgeted direct labor hours
= $13500 ÷ 640
Direct labor hours = $21.09 per direct labor hour
Standard time to produce goods
:
= Budgeted direct labor hours ÷ Production volume
= 640 ÷ 6,400
= 0.10 hours
VOH Efficiency Variance
= ( SH − AH ) × SR
where,
SH are standard direct labor hours allowed
AH are the actual direct labor hours
SR is the standard variable overhead rate
(SH − AH ) × SR
= [(4,200 × 0.10) - 485] × $21.09
= (420 - 485) × $21.09
= 1,370.85 Unfavorable
I think your answer should be c. Hope this helps. :)
