You are considering purchasing stock s. this stock has an expected return of 12 percent if the economy booms, 8 percent if the economy is normal, and 3 percent if the economy goes into a recessionary period. the overall expected rate of return on this stock will: a. be equal to one-half of 8 percent if there is a 50 percent chance of an economic boom. b. vary inversely with the growth of the economy. c. increase as the probability of a recession increases. d. be independent of the probability of each economic state occurring. e. increase as the probability of a boom economy increases.

You have just received notification that you have won the $2.0 million first prize in the centennial lottery. however, the prize will be awarded on your 100th birthday (assuming you're around to collect), 66 years from now. what is the present value of your windfall if the appropriate discount rate is 8 percent?

Skychefs, inc. prepares in-flight meals for a number of major airlines. one of the company's products is grilled salmon in dill sauce with baby new potatoes and spring vegetables. during the most recent week, the company prepared 4000 of these meals using 960 direct labor hours. the company paid these direct labor workers a total of $19,200 for this work, or $20.00 per hour. according to standard cost card for this meal, it should require 0.25 direct labour-hours at a cost of $19.75 per hour.1. what is the standard labor-hours allowed (sh) to prepare 4,000 meals? 2. what is the standard labor cost allowed (sh x sr) to prepare 4,000 meals? 3. what is the labor spending variance? 4. what is the labor rate variance and the labor efficiency variance?

Dr. hughes enjoys offering to employees who perform over and above the call of duty