MBA 504 MAC 502 Spreadsheet Modeling Assignment #8 Prof. Liz Durango-Cohen The data needed for this problem set is contained in worksheet “MBA_504_MAC_502_Problem_Set_#8_F14.xls” Problem 1: Writer’s Edge is a seller of fine fountain pens. The company has found that‚ in spite of the growth in online buying‚ its catalog business is still quite strong. With the holiday season coming Writer’s Edge is planning to run a new direct mail campaign. Relevant information includes: The cost
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increases‚ the prices of automobiles will rise in the market. This will be a signal for the producer to transfer factors inputs in the production of automobiles. If the demand for cotton garments falls‚ the production of cotton garments would decrease 2. Solution of ‘how to produce’:How to produce refers to the choice of technique of production. Again the aim of firms is to maximize their profits. Profits are the difference between the revenue receipts and cost of production. Incurred profits are maximized
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Chap 17‚ Prob B1 A. Bixton’s objective is to achieve a credit standing that falls‚ in the words of the chief financial officer‚ “comfortably within the ‘A’ range.” What target range would you recommend for each of the three credit measures? To remain within the ’A’ range the following is recommended Fixed Charge Coverage 3.00–4.30 Funds From Operations/Total Debt 45%–65% Long-Term Debt/Capitalization 22%-32% So to be comfortably within the range A the company should try to maintain
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Problem Set 1 1. Explain lipoprotein physiology and metabolism (Chapter 15). - Lipoproteins are a biochemical formation that aid with the transporting of lipids. The four major pathways include Lipid absorption pathway‚ exogenous pathway‚ endogenous pathway and reverse cholesterol transport pathway. All of these pathways are dependent on a particular particle know as apo-B that contains lipoproteins which‚ functions as a transport for dietary and Hepatic lipids to the outer layers of the cells
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Chapter 2 ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q2.1 In 2004‚ the second-largest U.S. long-distance telephone company eliminated about 2‚000 jobs at four call centers in Colorado‚ Iowa‚ Kansas‚ and South Carolina. "MCI must continue to revamp its cost structure to better position the company for future success‚" a company spokesperson said. Does this decision reflect an application of the global or partial optimization concept? Explain. ANSWER MCI=s decision to scale back employment at four
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will be repaid today. It also has a 5% probability of not being repaid. Explain the difference between the type of risk each bank faces. Which bank faces less risk? Why? The expected payoffs are the same‚ but bank A is less risky. (See solution to Problem 10–21 for full explanation of the banks’ relative risk levels.) 10-22. Consider the following two‚ completely separate‚ economies. The expected return and volatility of all stocks in both economies is the same. In the first economy‚ all stocks move
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people die and get ill because they eat the rests of food from other people’s garbage and some days‚ they don’t even eat anything. This drastic situation in Peru is caused mainly by three factors. These factors are individual‚ geographic and political problems. The purpose of this essay is to analyze these three main causes of poverty in Peru. The first cause of poverty in Peru is the individual condition. This factor is about some characteristics of poor people. For example‚ their knowledge or education
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Unit 2 Summary notes – Nikhil Pillai Measurements of economic performance Economic growth Two meaning of the term economic growth: - Actual growth‚ increase in real incomes or GDP - Potential growth‚ increase in the productive capacity in a country Real values are adjusted to remove the effects of inflation. Nominal values are current incomes that are not adjusted For GDP to have any significance in terms of standards of living; figures must be given per head (or per capita). E
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Solution sto Chapter 2 Problems Accounting Judgements Questions 1. Accounting principles include: (a) Underlying assumptions – basic underlying assumptions that make accounting possible. (b) Qualitative criteria – standards to judge policy choices in conjunction with reporting objectives. (c) Measurement methods – ways to measure results and financial position. 2. The importance of establishing a document such as the IASB’s Framework is that this material helps standard setters when
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February 01‚ 2013 MANAGEMENT 214 MIS AND COMPUTER 1. Compare and contrast Philippine e-commerce law and US. 1. How are they similar? Both laws were on the same objective of facilitating domestic and international dealings‚ transactions arrangement‚ agreements and storage of information through the use of technology through legalizing and giving equal value the transaction done electronically as of the one done with paper works‚ like these laws provide and mandate
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