As the cpi (consumer price index) increases, a. the inflation rate in the economy will still remain the same. b. the inflation rate in the economy will rise. c. the level of prices in the economy increases. d. the level of prices in the economy may increase, decrease, or remain the same.

Take it all away has a cost of equity of 10.63 percent, a pretax cost of debt of 5.33 percent, and a tax rate of 35 percent. the company's capital structure consists of 71 percent debt on a book value basis, but debt is 31 percent of the company's value on a market value basis. what is the company's wacc?

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.

Fly-by products, inc. operates primarily in the united states and has several segments. for the following segment, determine whether it is a cost center, profit center, or investment center: international operations- acts as an independent segment responsible for all facets of the business outside of the united states. select one: a. cost center b. profit center c. investment center