Sparky's
Sparky's Sells Auto Parts -Sparky's Forecasts That Sales Will Grow by 25% in 2013

question 36

Multiple Choice

Sparky's
Sparky's sells auto parts.Provided below is selected financial information from the company's 2012 annual report:
$\begin{array} { l r r } \text { Fiscalyear end } & 2012 & 2011 \\\text { (amounts in thousands of dollars) } & & \\\text { Net sales } & \$ 125,410 & \$ 106,380 \\\text { Cast of Goods Sold } & - 104,090 & - 8 9 , 3 5 5 \\\text { Grass Prafit } & \$ 21,320 & \$ 17,021 \\\text { Irventory } & \$ 31,353 & \$ 30,850\end{array}$
-Sparky's forecasts that sales will grow by 25% in 2013 and that its cost of goods sold to sales ratio will be the same in 2013 as it was in 2012.If these assumptions prove correct and Sparky's inventory turnover ratio for 2013 is 4.5 what will be the level of inventory at the end of 2013?

• A) $31,353
• B) $26,475
• C) $40,000
• D) $42,314

Analyze the adaptive nature of learning in the context of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.

Describe the contribution of Edward Tolman to the understanding of mental processes in operant conditioning.

Understand and explain the basic schedules of reinforcement in operant conditioning and their applications in daily life.

Understand the basic requirements for the negotiation of checks and other negotiable instruments.

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Definitions:

Rational Government

The concept of a government acting based on reasoned decisions, typically aiming for the most economically efficient outcomes that maximize social welfare.

Satisfy Unlimited Wants

The economic principle that refers to the constant desire for goods and services exceeding the limited resources available to fulfill those desires.

Human Skills

The capabilities and expertise individuals possess that enable them to perform tasks, solve problems, and produce goods or offer services.

Capital

The buildings, equipment, and human skills used to produce goods and services.