In year 1, a large domestic manufacturer produces all of its motors domestically and sells them internationally. the company's management team is in the process of developing its year 2 budget, and copper costs represent a significant line item in the budget. in year 1，the company spent $1,000,000 in purchasing 250,000 pounds of copper. economic data indicate that in year 1 copper costs had a price index of 120.0, and expectations are that the index will increase to 126.0 in year 2. management anticipates a 5 percent increase in copper usage for year 2. what amount represents the year 2 budget for copper purchases?

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.