Create a stochastic model in Excel for a manufacturing operation. The machine is cutting rectangular cube blanks for a forming process. The stock material is uniformly 1.00 inch thick. Two cutting processes are needed. The blanks are cut to an average width of 3.40 inches, and are normally distributed with a standard deviation of 0.05 inches. The blanks are cut to an average length of 10.0 inches. The length of the blanks cut are normally distributed with a standard deviation of 0.05 inches. Create and plot a histogram with CDF. The specification for the blanks is to have volume between 33.5 and 34.7 in3. With the current process, what fraction of the blanks are meeting the specification? What changes to the process or equipment would you recommend for 99.0% of the blanks to be within the specification? Consider at least 200 but not more than 1000 parts. Be certain to document the proposed changes on a third worksheet in the workbook.

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

Presented below is a list of possible transactions. analyze the effect of the 18 transactions on the financial statement categories indicated. transactions assets liabilities owners’ equity net income 1. purchased inventory for $80,000 on account (assume perpetual system is used). 2. issued an $80,000 note payable in payment on account (see item 1 above). 3. recorded accrued interest on the note from item 2 above. 4. borrowed $100,000 from the bank by signing a 6-month, $112,000, zero-interest-bearing note. 5. recognized 4 months’ interest expense on the note from item 4 above. 6. recorded cash sales of $75,260, which includes 6% sales tax. 7. recorded wage expense of $35,000. the cash paid was $25,000; the difference was due to various amounts withheld. 8. recorded employer’s payroll taxes. 9. accrued accumulated vacation pay. 10. recorded an asset retirement obligation. 11. recorded bonuses due to employees. 12. recorded a contingent loss on a lawsuit that the company will probably lose. 13. accrued warranty expense (assume expense warranty approach). 14. paid warranty costs that were accrued in item 13 above. 15. recorded sales of product and related service-type warranties. 16. paid warranty costs under contracts from item 15 above. 17. recognized warranty revenue (see item 15 above). 18. recorded estimated liability for premium claims outstanding.

Jewelry manufacturers produce a range of products such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches. what fundamental economic question are they addressing by offering this range of items?