The operations of Winston Corporation are divided into the Blink Division and the Blur Division. Projections for the next year are as follows: Blink Division Blur Division Total
Sales $280,000 $168,000 $448,000
Variable costs 98,000 77,000 175,000
Contribution margin $182,000 $91,000 $273,000
Direct fixed costs 84,000 70,000 154,000
Segment margin $98,000 $21,000 $119,000
Allocated common costs 42,000 31,500 73,500
Operating income (loss) $56,000 ($10,500) $45,500

Operating income for Winston Corporation as a whole if the Blur Division were dropped would be:

a. $66,500.
b. $56,000.
c. $45,500.
d, $24,500.

Suppose an economist believes that the price level in the economy is directly related to the money supply, or the amount of money circulating in the economy. the economist proposes the following relationship: p=a x m - p=price level - m=money supply - a=a composite of other factors, including real gdp, that change very slowly over time. how might an economist gather empirical data to test the proposed relationship between money and the price level? an economist would persuade the federal reserve to change the money supply to various levels, and observe the resulting changes in the price level. unlike researchers in the hard sciences, economists cannot study complex relationships using data. economists do not usually develop theoretical models of the economy but only analyze summary statistics about the current state of the economy. an economist would look for data on past changes in the money supply, and note the resulting changes in the price level

Which of the following best describes why you need to establish goals for your program?

Carlton industries is considering a new project that they plan to price at $74.00 per unit. the variable costs are estimated at $39.22 per unit and total fixed costs are estimated at $12,085. the initial investment required is $8,000 and the project has an estimated life of 4 years. the firm requires a return of 8 percent. ignore the effect of taxes. what is the degree of operating leverage at the financial break-even level of output?