When public saving falls by $2b and private saving falls by $1b in a closed economy,

a. investment falls by $1b.

b. investment falls by $3b.

c. investment increases by $1b.

d. investment falls by $2b.

Torino Company has 1,300 shares of $50 par value, 6.0% cumulative and nonparticipating preferred stock and 13,000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. The company paid total cash dividends of $3,500 in its first year of operation.

Elsea Company, which produces and sells a small digital clock, bases its pricing strategy on a 25 percent markup on total cost. Based on annual production costs for 25,000 units of product, computations for the sales price per clock follow.

The dividend paid to a preferred stockholder is $3.50. The price of one preferred stock is $70. What is the cost of the preferred stock? 5% 10% 15% 20%

Vaughn Manufacturing produced 290000 units in 135000 direct labor hours. Production for the period was estimated at 300000 units and 150000 direct labor hours. A flexible budget would compare budgeted costs and actual costs, respectively, at

Which factor plays a major role in the rapid spread of infectious diseases? A. the use of untested medication B. the high cost of medication in tourist areas C. the large number of people traveling by air D.

Matt is considering the purchase of an investment that w ill pay him $12,500 in 12 years. If Matt wants to earn a return equal to 7 percent per year (annual compounding), what is the maximum amount he should be w illing to pay for the investment

Marginal analysis involves comparing the additional or extra benefit derived from consuming an additional unit of a product or service to the additional cost of consuming that unit of the product or service. A. True B. False

Discount-Mart issues $10 million in bonds on January 1, 2012. The bonds have a ten-year term and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Below is a partial bond amortization schedule for the bonds.

Available"" (as in ""measurable and available"") means 1. Available to finance expenditures of the current period 2. Subject to accrual 3. Collectible 4. Available for appropriation

Which of the following is reported as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows? Multiple Choice The payment of interest on bonds payable. The receipt of dividend revenue. The acquisition of stock for the purpose of retiring it.