Where there are economies of scale, an increase in the size of the market will A. decrease the number of firms and leave the price per unit unchanged. B. lead to more firms producing and selling in that market and lower the price per unit. C. lead to more firms producing and selling in that market and raise the price per unit. D. lead to fewer firms producing and selling in that market and raise the price per unit.

Afinancing project has an initial cash inflow of $42,000 and cash flows of −$15,600, −$22,200, and −$18,000 for years 1 to 3, respectively. the required rate of return is 13 percent. what is the internal rate of return? should the project be accepted?

You have just been hired as a brand manager at kelsey-white, an american multinational consumer goods company. recently the firm invested in the development of k-w vision, a series of systems and processes that allow the use of up-to-date data and advanced analytics to drive informed decision making about k-w brands. it is 2018. the system is populated with 3 years of historical data. as brand manager for k-w’s blue laundry detergent, you are tasked to lead the brand's turnaround. use the vision platform to to develop your strategy and grow blue’s market share over the next 4 years.

You wish to retire in 13 years, at which time you want to have accumulated enough money to receive an annual annuity of $23,000 for 18 years after retirement. during the period before retirement you can earn 9 percent annually, while after retirement you can earn 11 percent on your money. what annual contributions to the retirement fund will allow you to receive the $23,000 annuity? use appendix c and appendix d for an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.