Options:
a) Gym Newbie: This largest market is new to fitness and working out. Gym newbies work out once a week and are price sensitive about their fitness spending.
b) Weekend Warriors: This large market works out 2-3 times a week and mixes up running with gym time. Weekend warriors typically purchase mid-level shoes and apparel and use a fitness app on their phone to track their workouts.
c) Marathon Madness: This mid-size market works out daily. Workouts often include long distance runs. Quality, durable products are attractive to this market, and marathoners are willing to pay premium prices to get the latest tech.
Answer:
C)
Explanation:
The VP of Marketing has directed you to search for a target market that values fitness technology functionality and are willing to pay for it. Gym newbies and weekend warriors might value the functionality but can get similar products at a lower costs since their needs are very basic.
You need people that workout constantly and for long periods of time. This type of clients really need high quality and durable products, so they are willing to pay for them. These guys and girls are not going to go around running and watching their cellphones, they are trying to improve their performance, not to worsen it. They are constantly looking for ways to be better athletes and train harder, and any help they can get is very valuable for them.
Answer:
Explanation:
Net cash provided by operating activities 140,000
Less: Capital expenditures -81,000
Less: Cash dividends paid -10,000
Free cash flow 49,000
Answer:
2.21
Explanation:
Portfolio beta = Respective beta*Respective weight
<em>Beta of market=1;Beta of risk-free assets=0</em>
1.28 = (0.25*0) + (0.31*1) + (0.44*Beta of Stock B)
1.28 = 0 + 0.31 + 0.44*Beta of Stock B
1.28 - 0.31 = 0.44*Beta of Stock B
Beta of Stock B = 0.97/0.44
Beta of Stock B = 2.204545454545455
Beta of Stock B = 2.21
Answer:
36.26%
Explanation:
Simple rate of return:
return/investment
<u>return:</u>
In this case, it will be the cost saving for the new machine: 161,000
<u>investment</u>
We will decrease the investment by the recovery from the old machine.
468,000 new machine - 24,000 salvage value of new = 444,000
<u>Then, proceed to calculate:</u>
161,000/444,000 = 0.3612 = 36.26%
Consideration:
Is important to state that this rate, do not consider the time value of money, neither the cash flow of the project.
Answer:
Operational level
Explanation:
The operational level is the bottom level in an organization and it is at this level that <u>daily business operations and activities, that connect the organization directly with customers, take place.</u>
Examples of such activities include; manufacturing, marketing and selling.
