Boston-Chicago Q-class demand has std. deviation σ = 5.3. Compare allowable decrease and increase for this constraint with 1.28σ (10% critical value for the normal distribution). Does the allowable increase for the demand constraints exceed the 1.28σ? How about the allowable decrease? If the threshold of 1.28σ is not exceeded, there is at least 10% chance that the shadow price for the constraint may be inappropriate

Oliver's company is planning the launch of their hybrid cars. the company has included "never-before-seen" product benefits in the hybrid cars. which type of advertising should oliver's company use for the new cars?

Biochemical corp. requires $600,000 in financing over the next three years. the firm can borrow the funds for three years at 10.80 percent interest per year. the ceo decides to do a forecast and predicts that if she utilizes short-term financing instead, she will pay 7.50 percent interest in the first year, 12.15 percent interest in the second year, and 8.25 percent interest in the third year. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a)determine the total interest cost under each plan. a) long term fixed rate: b) short term fixed rate: b) which plan is less costly? a) long term fixed rate plan b) short term variable rate plan

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