The following is TRUE about Inventory: A. Firms decrease inventory because there is a risk of interruptions due to unreliable productivity and quality. B. Firms decrease inventory because the more inventory sitting for longer periods of time present more opportunities for damage, errors, rework, theft, and obsolescence C. Firms decrease inventory because there is a risk of significant and unpredictable fluctuations in downstream demand D. Firms decrease inventory because there is a risk of interruptions in the flow of components/materials from upstream suppliers E. Firms decrease inventory because there are price discounts or transportation discounts associated with ordering in larger quantities

The bonds issued by the south foot bear a coupon rate of 7.5 percent, payable semiannually. the bonds mature in 6.5 years, sell at par, and have a $1,000 face value. what is the yield to maturity

Ds unlimited has the following transactions during august. august 6 purchases 58 handheld game devices on account from gamegirl, inc., for $140 each, terms 2/10, n/60. august 7 pays $340 to sure shipping for freight charges associated with the august 6 purchase. august 10 returns to gamegirl three game devices that were defective. august 14 pays the full amount due to gamegirl. august 23 sells 38 game devices purchased on august 6 for $160 each to customers on account. the total cost of the 38 game devices sold is $5,448.51. required: record the transactions of ds unlimited, assuming the company uses a perpetual inventory system. (if no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "no journal entry required" in the first account field. round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

What are the general categories of capital budget scenarios? describe the overall decision-making context for each.