Allocator- Price thus serves the function of allocator. First, it allocates goods and services among those who are willing and able to buy them. (As we noted in Chapter 1, the answer to the economic question “For whom to produce?” depends primarily on prices.) Second, price allocates financial resources (sales revenue) among producers according to how well they satisfy customers’ needs. Third, price helps customers to allocate their own financial resources among various want-satisfying products.
Answer: exclusive
Explanation: Exclusive distribution refers to the distribution system in which the company allows only some retailers exclusively to distribute their product in a particular geographic region.
In the given case, McDonald's is offering franchise to an existing franchisee of the company. Thus, we can conclude that the above case is an example of exclusive distribution system.
Answer: $1,350
Explanation:
The insurance is for 2 years but has to be apportioned monthly on account of the Accrual basis in Accounting where expenses will only be recognized when they are incurred.
The expense to be recorded for the first month will therefore be:
= 32,400 / 24 months
= $1,350
<span>For the amount invested in the 20 year annuity immediate,
the return will be;
r/(1 - (1+r)^-n) = 0.05/(1- 1.05^-20)
= 0.0802425872
= 8.02425872%
Now, return on perpetuity-immediate = 5%
So, 5% + </span>8.02425872% = 13.02425872<span>
for equal returns from both investments,
X = 5/(13.02425872) x 640,000
= $245,695.365
= $ 245,695.36 </span>
