n the industry and the community, Tri-State is known for its low-cost business strategy, but also as a company that is generous to its employees. After 100 years of successful operation, it now finds itself with a respected brand and a market share leader. Tri-State also prides itself on helping with school lunch programs in disadvantaged school districts. In the past, it has helped organizations like the Salvation Army and Red Cross when natural disasters occur across the United States, but this is on an as-needed basis. How would you classify Tri-State's social actions

Required: 1-a. the marketing manager argues that a $5,000 increase in the monthly advertising budget would increase monthly sales by $9,000. calculate the increase or decrease in net operating income. 1-b. should the advertising budget be increased ? yes no hintsreferencesebook & resources hint #1 check my work 8.value: 1.00 pointsrequired information 2-a. refer to the original data. management is considering using higher-quality components that would increase the variable expense by $2 per unit. the marketing manager believes that the higher-quality product would increase sales by 10% per month. calculate the change in total contribution margin. 2-b. should the higher-quality components be used? yes no