You are going to invest in a stock mutual fund with a 4 percent front-end load and a 1.31 percent expense ratio. You also can invest in a money market mutual fund with a 4.6 percent return and an expense ratio of 0.2 percent. If you plan to keep your investment for 12 years, what annual percentage rate of return must the stock mutual fund earn to exceed an investment in the money market fund

When the amount for land is 36,000 and the amount paid for expenses is 10,000, the balance of total asset is

When cell phones were first entering the market, they were relatively large and reception was undependable. all cell phones were essentially the same. but as the technology developed, many competitors entered, introducing features unique to their phones. today, cell phones are only a small fraction of the size and weight of their predecessors. consumers can buy cell phones with color screens, cameras, internet access, daily planners, or voice activation (and any combination of these features). the history of the cell phone demonstrates what marketing trend?

Which of the following is a competitive benefit experienced by the first mover firm in an industry? a. the first mover will be able to achieve a less steep learning curve. b. the first mover will be able to reduce the switching costs. c. the first mover will not have to patent its products or technology. d. the first mover will be able to reduce costs through economies of scale.