Simco had annual sales of $180,000 with associated costs of $120,000 during 2012. the project increased net working capital $80,000 and fixed assets by $200,000 during the year. the project has a 10-year life. the company uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of the project. the tax rate is 35 percent. what is simco's cash flow from operations for 2012?

a. -$34,000
b. $26,000
c. $46,000
d. $66,000
e. $180,000

Anew japanese restaurant opens two blocks from your home. the owner, reiko, is a personal friend of yours. you don't particularly like japanese food, but you decide to go anyway; however, there is nothing on the menu that sounds appealing. unfortunately, it turns out that most of the people in your town don't like japanese cuisine either. reiko confides that business is not good, but she isn't sure what to do from an economic standpoint. which of the following would most likely describe adam smith's perspective on this problem? select one: a. reiko should ask the government for assistance. b. reiko should close the restaurant and find a different career. c. reiko should lay off workers and do everything herself to save money. d. reiko should add other foods to the menu and offer discounts to attract more people to her restaurant.