A small nation of ten people idolizes the TV show American Idol. All they produce and consume are karaoke machines and CDs, in the following amounts:

Karaoke Machines CDs
Quantity Price Quantity Price
2009 10 $40 30 $10
2010 12 $60 50 $12

a. Using a method similar to the consumer price index, compute the percentage change in the overall price level. Use 2009 as the base year, and fix the basket at 1 karaoke machine and 3 CDs.
b. Using a method similar to the GDP deflator, compute the percentage change of the overall price level. Also use 2009 as the base year.
c. Is the inflation rate in 2010 the same using the two methods? Explain why or why not.

The owners of spokes bicycle shop worry that cash flow this winter may be insufficient to meet the current operating expenses. while they anticipate a surplus of cash inflow as warm weather approaches, they need funds now to meet the company's immediate obligations. the owners can best resolve cash flow concerns by obtaining financing.

Bdj co. wants to issue new 22-year bonds for some much-needed expansion projects. the company currently has 9.2 percent coupon bonds on the market that sell for $1,132, make semiannual payments, have a $1,000 par value, and mature in 22 years. what coupon rate should the company set on its new bonds if it wants them to sell at par?

Jose recently died with a probate estate of $900,000. he was predeceased by his wife, guadalupe, and his daughter, lucy. he has two surviving children, pete and fred. jose was also survived by eight grandchildren, pete’s three children, naomi, daniel, nick; fred’s three children, heather, chris and steve; and lucy’s two children, david and rachel. jose’s will states the following “i leave everything to my three children. if any of my children shall predecease me then i leave their share to their heirs, per stirpes.” which of the following statements is correct? (a) under jose’s will rachel will receive $150,000. (b) under jose’s will chris will receive $150,000. (c) under jose’s will nick will receive $100,000. (d) under jose’s will pete will receive $200,000.