CamCo produces speaker systems for cars. Estimated sales (in units) in January are 40,000; in February 37,000; and in March 34,000. Each unit is priced at $60. CamCo wants to have 35% of the following month's sales in ending inventory. That requirement was met on January 1. Each speaker system requires 3 boxes and 15 yards of wire. Boxes cost $4 each and wire is $0.60 per yard. CamCo wants to have 20% of the following month's production needs in ending raw materials inventory. On January 1, CamCo had 24,000 boxes and 100,000 yards of wire in inventory. How many boxes does CamCo expect to purchase in January?a. 159,650b. 114,420c. 214,550d. 148,500e. 138,420

Match each of the terms below with an example that fits the term. a. fungibility the production of gasoline b. inelasticity the switch from coffee to tea c. non-excludability the provision of national defense d. substitution the demand for cigarettes

If the ceo of a large, diversified, firm were filling out a fitness report on a division manager (i.e., "grading" the manager), which of the following situations would be likely to cause the manager to receive a better grade? in all cases, assume that other things are held constant.a. the division's basic earning power ratio is above the average of other firms in its industry.b. the division's total assets turnover ratio is below the average for other firms in its industry.c. the division's debt ratio is above the average for other firms in the industry.d. the division's inventory turnover is 6, whereas the average for its competitors is 8.e. the division's dso (days' sales outstanding) is 40, whereas the average for its competitors is 30.

Which of the following is one of the main causes of inflation? a. wages drop so workers have to spend a higher percentage of income on necessities. b. demand drops and forces producers to charge more to meet their costs. c. rising unemployment cuts into national income. d. consumers demand goods faster than they can be supplied.