Exhibit 55
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 38

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5.5
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$$\begin{array} { c c c c c } \text { Stack } & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-03 } \\\text { Price }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-03 } \\\text { Shares }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-04 } \\\text { Price }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { S1-Dec-04 } \\\text { Shares }\end{array} \\\hline W & \$ 75.00 & 10000 & \$ 50.00 & 20000 \\X & \$ 150.00 & 5000 & \$ 65.00 & 10000 \\Y & \$ 2500 & 20000 & \$ 35.00 & 20000 \\Z & \$ 20.00 & 25000 & \$ 50.00 & 25000\end{array}$$
Stocks W and X had 2 for 1 splits after the close on Dec 31, 2003.
-Refer to Exhibit 5.5.Calculate the price weighted series for Dec 31,2003,after the splits.

• A) 72.5
• B) 100.0
• C) 119.25
• D) 121.25
• E) 81.69

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Definitions:

Optimal Quantity

The most efficient or cost-effective amount of goods to produce or order to minimize costs and meet demand.

Overstock Quantity

An excess amount of inventory that surpasses the demand, leading to unused surplus and potential storage issues.

Vertically Integrated

A business structure where a company controls multiple stages of production, distribution, or both, within the same industry or supply chain.

Sourcing Decisions

Choices made by a company regarding the suppliers from which it procures goods, services, or raw materials, impacting costs, quality, and supply chain efficiency.