You Are Considering Investing $600,000 in a New Automated Inventory

question 31

Multiple Choice

You are considering investing $600,000 in a new automated inventory system that will provide after-tax cost savings of $50,000 next year.These cost savings are expected to grow at the same rate as sales.If sales are expected to grow at 5% per year and your cost of capital is 10%,then what is the NPV of the automated inventory system?

• A)$400,000
• B)$500,000
• C)-$100,000
• D)$1,000,000

Explain how the presence of others affects individual performance through concepts like social facilitation and social loafing.

Differentiate between the central and peripheral routes to persuasion.

Recognize the role of social norms, roles, and contexts in shaping individual and group behavior.

Understand the primary goals and components of experimental design.

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Definitions:

Limnologist

A scientist who specializes in the study of inland waters, including the biological, chemical, physical, and geological characteristics and processes of lakes and rivers.

Surface Water Temperatures

The temperatures recorded at the surface of bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans, which can vary widely based on geographical location, season, and time of day.

Sales Trend

The general direction in which sales revenue moves over a period of time, indicating either growth, stability, or decline.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, where the data is divided into intervals or "bins," and the frequency of data within each bin is depicted.