Exhibit 3.2 The Following Questions Are Based on This Problem and Accompanying

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Multiple Choice

Exhibit 3.2
The following questions are based on this problem and accompanying Excel windows.
The Byte computer company produces two models of computers, Plain and Fancy. It wants to plan how many computers to produce next month to maximize profits. Producing these computers requires wiring, assembly and inspection time. Each computer produces a certain level of profits but faces only a limited demand. There are also a limited number of wiring, assembly and inspection hours available in each month. The data for this problem is summarized in the following table.
-Refer to Exhibit 3.2. What formula should be entered in cell D8 in the accompanying Excel spreadsheet to compute the amount of wiring used?

• A) =B4*B5+C4*C5
• B) =SUMPRODUCT(B8:C8,$B$4:$C$4)
• C) =SUM(B5:C5)
• D) =SUM(E8:E10)

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Definitions:

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the domestic country's purchases of foreign assets and foreign purchases of the domestic country’s assets for a certain period.

Domestic Investment

Financial investments within a country's borders, including purchases of property, plants, and equipment.

Government Deficit

A scenario in which a government spends more than it earns over a certain timeframe, usually resulting in the need to borrow funds.

Government Budget Deficit

A financial situation where a government's expenditures exceed its revenues in a given fiscal period, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.