A production machine is under warranty for the first year. Its maintenance cost will be $500 in the second year and increased by $500 each year thereafter (i. e., $1,000 in the 3rd year, $1,500 in the 4th year, and so on). The machine is used for 8 years. The present value of the maintenance cost of machine using a 5% interest rate is closest to:

Which of the following best describes the economic effect that results when the government increases interest rates and restricts the lending of money? a. borrowing money becomes more expensive and there is less investment in production. b. the economy grows as investments result in larger profits. c. government spending drives up prices because of greater competition for goods and services. d. consumers save more money and spend less buying goods and services.

Ineed : ): will mark brainliest! describe sinek's golden circle. what does he use this for? sinek argues that "people don't buy 'what' you do; people buy 'why' you do it." what does he mean by this? do you agree or disagree with him? why? what are the advantages of hiring people who share the same beliefs and visions in terms of the company's 'why' or purpose? why wasn't tivo successful as a company? what is the difference between leaders and those who lead? how does safety contribute to trust and cooperation? what are some ways that leaders can make the company environment safe? what are the advantages of companies where employees feel safe and protected?

In the 1970s, kmart used blue light specials to encourage customers to flock to a particular department having a temporary sale. a spinning blue light activated for approximately 30 seconds, and then an in-store announcement informed shoppers of the special savings in the specific department. over time, loyal kmart shoppers learned to flock to the department with the spinning blue light before any announcement of special savings occurred. if kmart was employing classical conditioning techniques, what role did the spinning blue light play?