A differentiator is least likely to be threatened by increases in input prices due to powerful suppliers when the a. new product features added raise costs but not the perceived value in the minds of consumers. b. differentiator is able to significantly reduce the value gap. c. differentiator is able to create a significant difference between perceived value and current market prices. d. source of a competitor's differential appeal is tangible rather than intangible.

Ida sidha karya company is a family-owned company located in the village of gianyar on the island of bali in indonesia. the company produces a handcrafted balinese musical instrument called a gamelan that is similar to a xylophone. the gamelans are sold for $850. selected data for the company’s operations last year follow: units in beginning inventory 0 units produced 250 units sold 225 units in ending inventory

Alarge tank is filled to capacity with 500 gallons of pure water. brine containing 2 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at a rate of 5 gal/min. the well-mixed solution is pumped out at the same rate. find the number a(t) of pounds of salt in the tank at time t.

Sauer food company has decided to buy a new computer system with an expected life of three years. the cost is $440,000. the company can borrow $440,000 for three years at 14 percent annual interest or for one year at 12 percent annual interest. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a. how much would sauer food company save in interest over the three-year life of the computer system if the one-year loan is utilized and the loan is rolled over (reborrowed) each year at the same 12 percent rate? compare this to the 14 percent three-year loan.