In preparation for developing its statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021, Rapid Pac, Inc., collected the following information: ($ in millions)
Fair value of shares issued in a stock dividend $108.0
Payment for the early extinguishment of long-term bonds (book value: $91.0 million) 96.0
Proceeds from the sale of treasury stock (cost: $27.0 million) 32.0
Gain on sale of land 3.6
Proceeds from sale of land 10.8
Purchase of Microsoft common stock 162.0
Declaration of cash dividends 61.0
Distribution of cash dividends declared in 2020 58.0

Required:
a. In Rapid Pac's statement of cash flows, what were net cash inflows (or outflows) from investing activities for 2016?
b. In Rapid Pac's statement of cash flows. what were net cash inflows (or outflows) from financing activities for 2016?

An important source of public scrutiny is "watchdogs." these are: the efforts of a firm's competitors, including how often the competitors attack the firm's strategies. taxpayer-supported government agencies that limit a firm's ability to compete in foreign markets. companies designated by the government to only produce products that support the government defense program. socially conscious groups that make it their mission to measure the social responsibility levels of businesses, and provide consumers with their opinions about the level of corporate responsibility of various companies.

You have been solicited to conduct a performance evaluation for a public organization that has been corrupted over issues of personnel embezzling funds. before actually conducting the evaluation, you—the evaluator—need to know certain specifics to conduct a thorough evaluation. compose a proposal that describes what type of evaluation will be conducted. in the proposal, explain the type of public organization. describe some of the main services, products, and activities the organization provides to the public. describe the size of the problem, who is affected by the problem, how long the problem has been in existence, and how long the evaluation will take. also, describe what the evaluation will assess with respect to organizational leadership. finally, what outcomes do you propose the evaluation will to achieve for the organization?

You are the owner of a local honda dealership. unlike other dealerships in the area, you take pride in your “no haggle” sales policy. last year, your dealership earned record profits of $1.5 million. however, according to the local chamber of commerce, your earnings were 10 percent less than either of your competitors. in your market, the price elasticity of demand for midsized honda automobiles is 4.5. in each of the last five years, your dealership has sold more midsized automobiles than any other honda dealership in the nation. this entitled your dealership to an additional 30 percent off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (msrp) in each year. taking this into account, your marginal cost of a midsized automobile is $11,000. what price should you charge for a midsized automobile if you expect to maintain your record sales?