Answer:
Explanation:
This is an Ordinary Annuity question. You can solve this using a financial calculator. I'm using (TI BA II Plus)
N; duration = 20
I/Y ; interest rate per year = 8.5%
PMT ; recurring annual payment = 70,000
FV; Future value = 0 (In solving annuities, use 0 if not given)
then CPT PV = ?
PV = 662,433.563
Therefore, your friend needs to have $662,433.56
The answer is A the firm should increase output!!!!
Answer:
You agree that test marketing could be helpful, but you point out that it may also reveal your ideas to your competitors.
Explanation:
In the give scenario the existing famous cheesy butter biscuits sales are going down. In an effort to increase the revenue of the business the head of product development has a theory that people want lighter options today, and she has recommended test marketing a lower-fat version of the biscuits at select locations in eight major cities across the United States.
This is an innovative solution to the problem and the head of product development should be encouraged to drive the test marketing.
However marketing a lower-fat version of the biscuits at select locations in eight major cities will expose the strategy to competitors. It will be better to conduct the test in a more controlled environment away from competitors.
