Demonstrating opportunity cost is done through production

Tread Inc. is the market leader for sports shoes in the subcontinent of Gavon. Though the brand has not introduced any new produ

Harman [31]

Answer: The answer is b

Explanation:

The concept of advertising response function is based on the theory of marginal physical product and shows the relationship between advertising and the level of consumption of the goods by the consumers. The theory of marginal physical product states that when there is a change in total product resulting from one unit change in the quantity of the resources used per unit of time. When average product is increasing ,marginal physical product is greater than average product,when average product is maximum ,marginal physical equals average product .when average product is decreasing marginal physical product is less than average product.The theory of marginal physical product can also be called the law of diminishing return which states that if increasing quantities of one factor of production are used in conjunction with a fixed quantity of other factors then, after a certain point each successive unit of the variable factor will make smaller and smaller addition to the total output. In this case, the law tells the Trend Inc when to stop adding more input of the variable factor to a fixed factor.

Invariably, we are saying that it high time for Trend Inc, should spend proportionately less on advertising than on newer line. It should now spend more money on bringing of new product into the market than spending more on the advertisement of the sport shoes because at a certain point the demand for the old product will fall when diminishing return must have set in on the product demand.

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3 years ago

Green Corporation hires six individuals on January 4, 2019, all of whom qualify for the work opportunity credit. Three of these

ivann1987 [24]

Answer: $4,650 Tax Credit

Explanation: Green Corporation is entitled to file for a work opportunity credit as it has given work opportunities to workers with significant barriers to employment.

Green Corporation is entitled to get 40% on wages paid per year on workers who worked for at least 400 hrs and 25% for at least 120 hrs

Green Corporation had 2 sets of workers in this category and they are:

Set 1 worked 400 hrs and are paid $8,500

Set 2 worked 300 hrs and are paid $5,000

to get the work opportunity credit for 2019:

$8,500 * 40%+ $5,000 *25% = $3,400+$1,250= $4,650

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4 years ago

Which of Ahmad’s expenses will most likely be ranked as variable expenses? Check all that apply.

stepan [7]

Answer:

The correct answers would be options B, C, E and F.

Explanation:

Variable expenses are the expenses that change with the increase or decrease of the use of product or service. Variable expenses are usually unpredictable.

In the given question, the discretionary spending, groceries, electricity bill and water bill are variable expenses, as they will increase or decrease with the use of them. For example, the more electricity you consume, the more bill you get and vice versa. Similarly, the more items you purchase in the grocery, the more you will have to pay and vice versa.

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3 years ago

Valvano Corporation uses a job-order costing system with a single, plantwide, predetermined overhead rate based on machine-hours

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Answer:

The estimated total manufacturing overhead is closest to $550,000

Explanation:

Total manufacturing overhead = variable + fixed overhead absorbed

Fixed overhead absorbed = Overhead absorption rate × machine hour

Overhead absorption rate = Estimated overhead/Estimated machine hours

= $440,000/50,000 machine hours

= 8.8 per machine hour

Absorbed fixed overhead = $8.8 × 50,000= $440,000

Absorbed variable overhead= $2.20 × 50,000= $110000

Total manufacturing overhead = $440,000+ 110000 =$550,000

The estimated total manufacturing overhead is closest to $550,000

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3 years ago

(Advanced analysis) Answer the question on the basis of the following information for a mixed open economy. The letters Y, Ca, I

son4ous [18]

Answer:

The correct option is c. raise G by $30 or reduce T by $40.

Explanation:

Note: This question is not complete. The complete question is therefore provided before answering the question as follows:

(Advanced analysis) Answer the question on the basis of the following information for a mixed open economy. The letters Y, Ca, Ig, Xn, G, and T stand for GDP, consumption, gross investment, net exports, government purchases, and net taxes respectively. Figures are in billions of dollars.

Ca = 25 + 0.75(Y - T)

Ig = Ig0 = 50

Xn = Xn0 = 10

G = G0 = 70

T = T0 = 30

Refer to the information. If government desired to raise the equilibrium GDP to $650, it could:

a. raise G by $45 or reduce T by $10.

b. raise G by $40 and reduce T by $30.

c. raise G by $30 or reduce T by $40.

d. raise both and T by $40.

e. reduce G by $30 and increase T by $40.

The explanation of the answer is now provided as follows:

Equilibrium GDP (Y) can be obtained as follows:

Y = C + G + I + Xn …………………….. (1)

Substituting all the values in the question into equation (1) and solve for Y, we have:

Y = 25 + 0.75(Y - 30) + 70 + 50 + 10

Y = 0.75Y - 22.50 + 155

Y – 0.75Y = 132.50

0.25Y = 132.50

Y = 132.50 / 0.25

Y = 530

Therefore, we have:

Y = Current equilibrium GDP = $530

Amount of increase in equilibrium GDP required = Desired equilibrium GDP – Current equilibrium GDP = 650 - 530 = 120

From the question, we have:

Ca = 25 + 0.75(Y - T) ………………. (2)

The 0.75 in equation (2) is the marginal propensity to consume (MPC). Therefore, we have:

MPC = 0.75

Expenditure multiplier = 1 / (1 - 0.75) = 4

Tax multiplier = - MPC / (1 – MPC) = -0.75 / (1 – 0.75) = -3

Amount of increase in G or government expenditure required = Amount of increase in equilibrium GDP required / Expenditure multiplier = 120 / 4 = $30

Amount of tax cut or decrease in T required = Amount of increase in equilibrium GDP required / Tax multiplier = 120 / (-3) = -$40

Therefore, correct option is c. raise G by $30 or reduce T by $40.

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3 years ago