An analyst compiled the following information for U Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2018: Net income was $1,700,000. Depreciation expense was $400,000. Interest paid was $200,000. Income taxes paid were $100,000. Common stock was sold for $200,000. Preferred stock (8% annual dividend) was sold at par value of $250,000. Common stock dividends of $50,000 were paid. Preferred stock dividends of $20,000 were paid. Equipment with a book value of $100,000 was sold for $200,000. Using the indirect method, what was U Inc.'s net cash flow from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2018?

Suppose the number of firms you compete with has recently increased. you estimated that as a result of the increased competition, the demand elasticity has increased from –2 to –3 (i.e., you face more elastic demand). you are currently charging $10 for your product. what is the price that you should charge if demand elasticity is -3?

Northington, inc. is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. using the following information, determine the amount of cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method: net income$182,000gain on the sale of equipment12,300proceeds from the sale of equipment92,300depreciation expense—equipment50,000payment of bonds at maturity100,000purchase of land200,000issuance of common stock300,000increase in merchandise inventory35,400decrease in accounts receivable28,800increase in accounts payable23,700payment of cash dividends32,000 $189,400.$332,200.$236,800.$261,400.$186,800.

Technology corp. is considering a $238,160 investment in a new marketing campaign that it anticipates will provide annual cash flows of $52,000 for the next five years. the firm has a 6% cost of capital. what should the analysis indicate to the firm's managers?