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4 years ago

If the United States wanted to reduce the cost of its goods in foreign markets, it could ________ its currency.

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1 answer:

Kruka [31]4 years ago

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Answer:

Devalue its currency

Explanation:

Exchange Rate is the conversion rate of domestic & foreign currency.

Eg $1 = _ € .

Devaluation means deliberate fall in value of domestic currency in terms of foreign currency (increase in foreign exchange rate) , under fixed exchange rate by government.

Eg : $1 = 5€ - change to - $1 = 7€ . This implies dollar can purchase less amount of euro , and has depreciated.

However , this would also lead to reduce the cost of its exports in foreign (here European market) , because US $ has become cheaper in terms of their currency & hence so have been their goods.

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When the price of a bond is above the equilibrium price, there is excess ___ in the bond market and the price will ___.

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4 years ago

1) Markets and competition In a perfectly competitive market, all producers sell___________ goods or services. (perfectly identi

marishachu [46]

Answer:

The answers are,

1) Perfectly Identical

2) many

3)takers

4)false

Explanation:

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But since the Lettuce is a broad category, we can assume that it is a competitive market.

Perfectly competitive markets do not really exist in the real world and are more of a hypothetical scenario. However, knowing the concept allows businesses and governments to make sound economic decisions regarding production and consumption.

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3 years ago

What are 5 state laws that protect consumer rights

Scrat [10]

Answer:

1. bankrupcy

2.fair credit reporting laws

3.truth in lending laws

4.consumer leasing act

5.privacy policies

Explanation:

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3 years ago

Compute the payback period for each of these two separate investments:

Gnesinka [82]

Answer:

A. 1.89 years

B. 2.33 years

Explanation:

According to the scenario, computation of the given data are as follows,

(A) After-tax income = $72,115

Expected cost = $250,000

Useful life = 4 years

Salvage value = $10,000

Depreciation Value = ($250,000 - $10,000) ÷ 4 = $60,000

Annual net cashflow = After tax income + Depreciation

= $72,115 + $60,000 = $132,115

Payback Period = Machine expected cost ÷ Annual net cash flow

= $250,000 ÷ $132,115

= 1.89 years

(B) After-tax income = $39,000

Machine cost = $200,000

Useful life = 8 years

Salvage value = $13,000

Depreciation value = ($200,000 - $13,000) ÷ 4 = $46,750

Annual net cashflow = After tax income + Depreciation

= $39,000 + $46,750 = $85,750

Payback Period = Machine expected cost ÷ Annual net cash flow

= $200,000 ÷ $85,750

= 2.33 years

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3 years ago

Lansbury Inc. had the following balance sheet at December 31, 2019.

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Answer:

See explanation

Explanation:

Requirement A

See the image Below:

Requirement B

LANSBURY INC.

BALANCE SHEET

As at December 31, 2020

Assets

Cash $37,000

Accounts receivable $41,600

Investment $20,400 (Note - 1)

Plant asset $81,000

Less: Accumulated depreciation ($11,000)

Book value of Plant asset $70,000

Land $53,000

Total assets $222,000

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities

Accounts payable $30,000

Notes payable $25,000

Total liabilities $55,000

Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock $120,000

Retained earnings $ 47,000 (Note - 2)

Total stockholders' equity = $167,000

Total liabilities & Stockholders' Equity = $222,000

Note - 1:

Sold investment's cost value calculation -

Selling price = $15,000

Less: Gain on sale = ($3,400)

Cost price = $11,600

Investment during 2019 = $32,000

Sale of Investment (book value) $11,600

Remaining value of Investment = $20,400

Note - 2:

Beginning $23,200

Add: Net Income $32,000

Less: Dividend ($8,200)

Ending retained earnings = $47,000

Requirement C

1. Cash flow to net income ratio:

It shows how much cash flows from operating activities during the year over a specific net income.

We know, Cash flow to net income ratio = $\frac{Cash flow from operating activities}{Net Income}$

Cash flow to net income ratio = $\frac{19,200}{32,000}$

Cash flow to net income ratio = 60%

2. Operating cash flow ratio:

It shows how much cash flows from operating activities during the year from the use of current liabilities.

We know, Operating Cash flow ratio = $\frac{Cash flow from operating activities}{Current liabilities}$

Operating Cash flow ratio = $\frac{19,200}{30,000}$

Operating Cash flow ratio = 64%

Note: Here, accounts payable is the only current liabilities as notes payable has a long-term value.

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4 years ago