To finance a major expansion, castro chemical company sold a noncallable bond several years ago that now has 20 years to maturity. this bond has a 9.25% annual coupon, paid semiannually, sells at a price of $1,075, and has a par value of $1,000. if the firm's tax rate is 40%, what is the component cost of debt for use in the wacc calculation?

What do you recommend adam do to increase production in a business setting that does not seem to value high productivity?

To appeal to a new target market, the maker of hill's coffee has changed the product's package design, reformulated the coffee, begun advertising price discounts in women's magazines, and started distributing the product through gourmet coffee shops. what has been changed? a. the product's perceptual value. b.the product's 4ps. c. the method used in its target marketing. d. the ownership of the product line. e. the product's utility.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation