Because the manufacturer is also the entity selling the good or service, prices tend to be lower in a direct distribution channel. Indirect channels, on the other hand, generally see higher prices because of the number of intermediaries involved. The more there are, the higher the price.
Answer:
B. $14,600
Explanation:
The annual cash inflows associated with the machine can be found by the following expression, where 'r' is the company's discount rate of 12% and 'n' is the useful life of the equipment of 18 years:
Annual cash inflows are $14,600.
Answer:
8.09%
Explanation:
Year Inflation rate 1 + Inflation rate
1 0.03 1.03
2 0.04 1.04
3 x 1+x
Average rate 0.05 0.05
1 + Average rate = [(1+r1)*(1+r2)*(1+r3)]^(1/3)
1.05 = [1.03*1.04*(1*x)]^(1/3)
[1.0712*(1+x)] = (1.05)^3
[1.0712*(1+x)] = 1.157625
1 + x = 1.157625 / 1.0712
1 + x = 1.080681
x = 1.080681 - 1
x = 0.080681
x = 8.09%
Thus, the periodic Inflation rate in year 3 is 8.09%
