When several alternative investment proposals of the same amount are being considered, the one with the largest net present value is the most desirable. if the alternative proposals involve different amounts of investment, it is useful to prepare a relative ranking of the proposals by using a(n):

a. average rate of return

b. consumer price index

c. present value index

d. price-level index

Maria am corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. the baking department is one of the processing departments in its strudel manufacturing facility. in june in the baking department, the cost of beginning work in process inventory was $4,880, the cost of ending work in process inventory was $1,150, and the cost added to production was $25,200. required: prepare a cost reconciliation report for the baking department for june.

Rachel died in 2014 and her executor is finalizing her estate tax return. the executor has determined that rachel’s adjusted gross estate is $10,120,000 and that her estate is entitled to a charitable deduction in the amount of $500,000. using 2014 rates, calculate the estate tax liability for rachel’s estate.

Consumers who participate in the sharing economy seem willing to interact with total strangers. despite safety and privacy concerns, what do you think is the long-term outlook for this change in the way we think about interacting with people whom we don't know? how can businesses to diminish worries some people may have about these practices?