Answer and Explanation:
The computation of the net present value is presented in the attachment below:
For project A, the net present value is $91,771.53 and for project B, the net present value is $79,390.69
It is computed after considering the discounting factor that comes from
= 1 ÷ (1 + discount rate)^number of years
for year 1, it is
= 1 ÷ (1 + 0.06)^1
The same applied for the remaining years
Answer:
$119,176.06
Explanation:
Calculation for How much would you need to invest in B today
First step is to calculate the Future value of annuity (FVA)
FVA =$2,500 * ({[1 + (.115 / 12)](5 × 12) - 1} / (.115 / 12))
FVA = $201,462.23
Since we have known the FVA Second Step will be to calculate the Present value (PV)
PV = $201,462.23 × e-1 × .105 × 5
PV= $119,176.06
Therefore the amount that you would need to invest in B today will be $119,176.06
Answer:
- B. The former program trustee argues that the current inflation measure overcompensates seniors since it ignores the substitution effect.
- C. According to advocates for seniors, the 2020 COLA is not enough to compensate for rising healthcare costs.
- D. Elizabeth Warren has proposed using a new inflation measure that outpaces the current one used.
Explanation:
The article is, ''<em>Social Security checks to rise modestly amid push to expand benefits
'' </em>by<em> Associated Press. </em>
Blahous is a former program trustee who believes that the current inflation adjustment rate at which Social security is increasing is overcompensating seniors because it does not take into account that seniors could be switching to buying cheaper products which is the Substitution effect.
Advocates and the seniors themselves have complained that the 2020 COLA is not enough to meet their current needs especially given the rising cost of healthcare.
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders both proposed using a new measure for inflation that will adequately compensate the seniors because it outpaces the current one used.
Answer:
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Managers usually use the following four tools to analyze competitive intelligence to develop competitive advantages:
- Michael Porter's generic strategies
- Michael Porter's five forces model
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- SWOT Analysis which is strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats. To maximize strengths, identify and limit weaknesses, sense and grab opportunities and minimize or avoid threats.
