Dupont claims that its synthetic composites will replace metals in the construction of future automobiles. "the fuel mileage will double," says dupont. suppose the light and stronger "composite automobile" will get 50 miles per gallon of gasoline, and the gasoline costs $3.70 per gallon. the anticipated life of the automobile is seven years, i equals 15 % per year, and annual travel is 15 comma 000 miles. the conventional car averages 25 miles per gallon. assume fuel expense is the only expense to be considered.

a. how much more expensive can the sticker price of the composite automobile be and still have it as an economical investment for a prospective auto buyer?
b. what is the tradeoff being made in part (a)?

Gibson's bodywork does automotive collision work. an insurance agency has determined that the standard time to replace a fender is 2.5 hours (i.e., "standard output" 0.4

Jennifer purchased a house in a brand new development in the outskirts of town. when her house was built, the nearest fire department was nearly 20 miles away. as her neighborhood developed, the density of the community called for a new fire department 1.5 miles away. what effect will the new fire station have on her homeowners insurance premium? a. a new fire department will be more demanding on local taxes. her annual premium will go up. b. the location of a fire department has no bearing on the value of her house. her annual premium will stay the same. c. the new fire department will reduce the risk of financial loss in her home. her annual premium should decrease. d. with a fire department so close (less than 5 miles), financial risk on jennifer’s home practically disappears. she will not need to pay insurance anymore.

You are president of a large corporation. at a typical monthly meeting, each of your vice presidents gives standard area reports. in the past, these reports have been good, and the vps seem satisfied about their work. based on situational approach to leadership, which leadership style should you exhibit at the next meeting?