In bovania, cattle compose 48% of the consumer price index (cpi), housing composes 32%, and entertainment accounts for the remaining 20%. if, in a certain year, the price of cattle rises by 30% and the price of housing rises by 25%, then: a. the cpi has decreased if the price of entertainment falls by more than 27.5%.b. the cpi has increased as long as the price of entertainment does not fall by more than 55%.c. the value of the cpi must rise, no matter what happens to the price of entertainment because two-thirds of the cpi is more expensive. d. the cpi has increased, even if the entertainment in the next year is free.

If a government accumulates chronic budget deficits over time, what's one possible result? a. a collective action problem b. a debt crisis c. regulatory capture d. an unfunded liability

Experts are particularly concerned about four strategic metal resources that are important for the u.s. economy and military strength, and that must be imported. what percentage does the u.s. import? *

Kubin company’s relevant range of production is 18,000 to 22,000 units. when it produces and sells 20,000 units, its average costs per unit are as follows: average cost per unit direct materials $ 7.00 direct labor $ 4.00 variable manufacturing overhead $ 1.50 fixed manufacturing overhead $ 5.00 fixed selling expense $ 3.50 fixed administrative expense $ 2.50 sales commissions $ 1.00 variable administrative expense $ 0.50 required: 1. for financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of product costs incurred to make 20,000 units? 2. for financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of period costs incurred to sell 20,000 units? 3. for financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of product costs incurred to make 22,000 units? 4. for financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of period costs incurred to sell 18,000 units?