The baking department began the period with 16,000 units which were 45% complete. during the period, the department received another 78,000 units from the previous department, and at the end of the period, 9,000 units remained which were 40% complete. conversion costs are added evenly throughout the process and materials are added at the beginning of the process. how much are equivalent units for conversion costs in the baking department’s work in process inventory at the end of the period? a. 5,400 units b. 3,600 units c. 3,000 units d. 9,000 units

Amachine purchased three years ago for $720,000 has a current book value using straight-line depreciation of $400,000: its operating expenses are $60,000 per year. a replacement machine would cost $480,000, have a useful life of nine years, and would require $26,000 per year in operating expenses. it has an expected salvage value of $130,000 after nine years. the current disposal value of the old machine is $170,000: if it is kept 9 more years, its residual value would be $20,000. calculate the total costs in keeping the old machine and purchase a new machine. should the old machine be replaced?

Abank provides its customers mobile applications that significantly simplify traditional banking activities. for example, a customer can use a smartphone to take a picture of a check and electronically deposit into an account. this unique service demonstrates the bank’s desire to practice which one of porter’s strategies?

Sue now has $125. how much would she have after 8 years if she leaves it invested at 8.5% with annual compounding? a. $205.83b. $216.67c. $228.07d. $240.08e. $252.08