Hubble Construction Company Has Submitted a Bid on a State

question 18

Multiple Choice

Hubble Construction Company has submitted a bid on a state government project that is to be funded by the federal government's stimulus money in Arizona. The price of the bid was predetermined in the bid specifications. The contract is to be awarded on the basis of a blind drawing from those who have bid. Five other companies have also submitted bids. Suppose that there are two contracts to be awarded by a blind draw. What is the probability of Hubble winning both contracts? Assume sampling with replacement.

• A) 0.2778
• B) 0.1667
• C) 0.6944
• D) 0.0278

Describe the relationship between inflation, money growth rate, and nominal and real variables in the long run.

Discuss examples of menu costs and how they relate to inflation.

Understand the reasons for holding U.S. currency abroad.

Comprehend the functions of money, including as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value.

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Definitions:

Markdown

A reduction in the selling price of goods, typically to clear old stock or attract customers.

Breakeven

The point at which costs or expenses and income are equal, and there is no net loss or gain.

Mark-up

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit; a percentage of the cost price.

Breakeven

A financial situation where revenue equals costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.