Answer: E. development of the good or service to be sold
Explanation:
The typical starting point of any firm's marketing mix is the development of the good or service to be sold. The marketing mix is simply a mix of the marketing strategies that are vital to achieve marketing aims and increase sales.
It should be noted that marketing mix begins with the product and without this, distribution, pricing and the promotion are not relevant.
Keeping the appropriate cash flow in the cash flow register, using a financial calculator, NPV should be calculated for taking the decision.
Answer: According to the NPV calculated, Chen should buy a new machine.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Cash outflow = $40000
Increase in annual after-tax cash flows : CF = $9000
Place the cash flow on a time line:
0 1 2 10
I 10 I I . . . I
-110000 19000 19000 19000
With a financial calculator, input the appropriate cash flow into the cash flow register, input I/YR = 10, and then solve for NPV. The answer for NPV is $6746.78.
Thus, Chen should buy a new machine.
Answer:
D. 7
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that they need to appoint a total of 7 outside board members to achieve board independence. This is because in order to achieve board independence the board needs to consist of more members that are not employees than those who are. This is because votes need to be made in accordance to what is best for the company and shareholders, which may not always be best for the employees. Therefore when voting the employees may be biased.
Answer:
(2) 4%
Explanation:
The portfolio is considered to be less risky if its volatility is low. The higher standard deviation the more risky is the project. For Duke Energy and Microsoft the investment portfolio required is risk free investment. To calculate the risk free rate we calculate using the formula;
Var Rp = x1 2Var R1 + x2 2Var R2 +2 x1 x2 Corr (R1, R2) SD1 SD2
Var Rp = 0.14 + 0.44 + 2 (1) * (-1) * 6% * 24%
Solving for this we get the risk free investment at 4%.
Answer: $107,600 ordinary gain and $530,400 Section 1231 gain
Explanation:
Section 1231 property is when a business property that's either real or depreciable is held for more than one year. It should be noted that section 1231 gain which arises when the property is sold will be taxed at lower capital gains tax rate which is versus the ordinary income rate.
Therefore, Kuong should characterize the $638,000 gain recognized on sale as $107,600 ordinary gain and $530,400 Section 1231 gain.
The correct option is C.
