You Are Considering Buying Carpet for Your University; Grade a Carpet

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are considering buying carpet for your university; Grade A carpet costs $25.25 a square yard and lasts 5 years and Grade B costs $18.25 a square yard and lasts 3 years; Grade C costs $12.10 a yard and lasts 2 years; which carpet should be chosen if the discount rate is 5%? Assume that due to a large endowment given by the state's"carpet king" the university is committed to continued carpet use.What is the EAC of Grade C carpet?

• A) $ (4.44)
• B) $ (4.36)
• C) $ (4.22)
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Independent Assortment

A basic principle of genetics developed by Mendel stating that genes for different traits are sorted separately from one another so the inheritance of one trait is not dependent on the inheritance of another.

Crossing Over

Process by which homologous chromosomes exchange corresponding segments of DNA during prophase I of meiosis.

Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where individuals with certain inherited traits are more likely to find a mate and reproduce, often leading to the evolution of traits that enhance mating success.

Attractive Mate

An individual selected based on traits perceived as desirable, enhancing reproductive success in natural and sexual selection.