The applicable formula is;
A = P(1-r)^n
Where;
A = Final purchasing power
P = Current purchasing power
r = inflation
n = Number of years when P changes to A
Confirming the first claim:
A = 1/2P (to be confirmed)
P = $3
r = 7% = 0.07
n = 10.25 years
Using the formula;
A = 3(1-0.07)^10.25 = 3(0.475) ≈ 3(0.5) = $1.5
And therefore, A = 1/2P after 10.25 years.
Now, give;
P = $9
A = 1/4P = $9/4 = $2.25
r = 6.5% = 0.065
n = ? (nearest year).
Substituting;
2.25 = 9(1-0.065)^n
2.25/9 = (1-0.065)^n
0.25 = (1-0.065)^n
ln (0.25)= n ln(1-0.065)
-1.3863 = -0.0672n
n = (-1.3863)/(-0.0672) = 20.63 years
To nearest year;
n = 21 years
Therefore, it would take approximately 21 years fro purchasing power to reduce by 4. That is, from $9 to $2.25.
The best estimation is 9,000
Answer:
The answer is: C) the elasticity of demand, where the shortages will be larger if demand is more inelastic.
Explanation:
When the demand for a product is completely inelastic it means that the quantity demanded for that product will be the same whether its price increases or decreases. Rarely any product is completely inelastic, but inelasticity shows a tendency of buyers to keep buying a product even if its price rises, for example gasoline.
Inelastic products don´t follow the law of supply and demand, since the price doesn´t alter the demand.
If suppliers can produce enough goods (product shortages) and the quantity demanded stays the same, the price will rise. But if the demand for the product is inelastic then the shortage will get worse since every time more people will want to buy the product and their will be less product to buy.
Answer:
Po = D1/1+ke + D2/(1+ke)2 + D3/(1+ke)3
Po = $1.40/1+0.14 + 1.75/(1+0.14)2+ $2(1+0.14)3
Po = $1.2281 + $1.3466 + $1.34998
Po = $3.92
Explanation:
The current value per share is equal to dividend paid in each year discounted at the appropriate cost of equity capital of the firm.
Po = Current value per share, D represents dividend paid and ke = return on equity(discount rate)
