One of your variable annuity clients learns that the return on the portfolio of the separate account is lower than the assumed investment rate (air). the customer calls and asks what this means for the annuity. the rr should state that the customer can expect: (a) a reduction in the number of annuity units (b) an increase in the value of the annuity (c) an increase in the number of annuity units (d) a decrease in the value of the annuity.

The lee family is looking to buy a house in one of two suburban areas just outside of a major city, and air quality is a top priority for them. overall air quality is calculated by taking measures in 100 locations within each suburb and then calculating a measure of central tendency. in one suburb, there is a major bus station that creates very poor air quality at its location but has no impact in the surrounding parts of the suburb. in this situation, which measure of overall suburb air quality would be most useful?

Dyed-denim corporation is seeking to lower the costs of value creation and achieve a low-cost position. as a result, it plans to move its manufacturing plant from the u.s. to thailand, which based on company research, is the optimal location for production. this strategic move will most likely allow the company to realize

Zapper has beginning equity of $257,000, net income of $51,000, dividends of $40,000 and investments by stockholders of $6,000. its ending equity is