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Consider the following reaction. It is occuring in a closed system and it is currently at...

Consider the following reaction. It is occuring in a closed system and it is currently at equilibrium:

2H2O(g) + Heat ↔ 2H2(g) + O2(g)  


Label each of the following statements with is effect on the reaction
shift towards products or shift towards reactants or no change: Removing oxygen gas.
shift towards products or shift towards reactants or no change:  Cooling the reaction vessel.
shift towards products or shift towards reactants or no change:  Removing water vapor from the vessel.
  shift towards products or shift towards reactants or no change:  Increase the size of the vessel.
  shift towards products or shift towards reactants or no change:  Decrease the pressure on the reaction vessel

In: Chemistry

Consider the following reaction. It is occuring in a closed system and it is currently at...

Consider the following reaction. It is occuring in a closed system and it is currently at equilibrium:

2H2O(g) + Heat ↔ 2H2(g) + O2(g)  


Label each of the following statements with is effect on the reaction
(shift towards products, shift towards reactants or no change) 1. Removing hydrogen gas.
(shift towards products, shift towards reactants or no change) 2. Decrease the pressure on the reaction vessel
(shift towards products, shift towards reactants or no change) 3. Placing the reaction vessel in an ice bath
(shift towards products, shift towards reactants or no change) 4. Increase the size of the vessel.
(shift towards products, shift towards reactants or no change) 5. Removing water vapor from the vessel.

In: Chemistry

Is it possible that PE > GDP in a given year in a closed economy if...

Is it possible that PE > GDP in a given year in a closed economy if some aggregate expenditure falls on output produced in the previous year? Please explain in detail with different possibilities.

In: Economics

The following table depicts statistics on GDP per capita (ie, GDP/population) in column (1) and its...

The following table depicts statistics on GDP per capita (ie, GDP/population) in column (1) and its growth rate for the country groups (column 2) defined by GDP levels (High-income, Middle-income and Low-income). They are all expressed as real (constant) GDP.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Country group

GDP per capita (Year 2010)

Average annual growth rate of real GDP per capita (Year 2000-2010)

GDP per capita (Year 2088)

High-income

38,293

0.9%

?

Middle-income

3,980

4.8%

?

Low-income

507

3.0%

?

Source: The World Bank,

http://databank.worldbank.org/data/reports.aspx?source=world-development-indicators

Throughout this question, assume constant growth rates for each of the country groups that are equal to their average value between year 2000 and 2010 (column 2 of Table). Answer the following questions (show all the calculation steps to get the partial marks):

Compute the ratio of GDP per capita of the different income groups in year 2010 (expressed in the one decimal point in %): (1.5 mark, 0.5 each)

Middle- to High-income group

Low- to High-income group

Low- to Middle income group

Compute the approximate number of years it will take the Low-income and Middle-income countries to double their GDP per capita. (1 mark)

Approximate the GDP per capita for High-income, Middle-income and Low-income groups for the year 2088, and fill in column 3 of the Table. (1.5 mark, 0.5 each)

Repeat part a) of the question with the computed GDP per capita in year 2088 (1.5 mark, 0.5 each)

Now compare your answers in part a) and part d). Comment on any changes occurred between year 2010 and 2088. (2 mark)

In: Economics

True Financial corporation is a financial services holding company headquartered in ithaca new york, that offers...

True Financial corporation is a financial services holding company headquartered in ithaca new york, that offers banking insurance and wealth management service. It pays cash dividends quarterly and also issues stock dividends periodically.

1. At March 31, 2012, True had 9,726,700 shares issued with a par value of $7.00 per share and $75,00 share held in treasury. On April 25, 2012, the company announced that its Board of Directors approved payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 3.50 per share , payable on May 15, 2012, to common shareholder of record on May 7,2012. Assume no shares were acquired or sold by the company after March 31. Give the journal entry to record the declaration of the cash dividend.

2. At December 31, 2009, True reported 5,918,200 shares issued with a par value of $7.00 per share and 11,200 share held in treasury. On January 27,2010, the company announced that its board of directors approved payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.60 per share, payable on February 25, 2010 to common shareholders of record on February 5, 2010. The board also approved the payment of 5% stock dividend distributable on February 25, 2010, to common shareholders of record on February 5, 2010. The share price was $50 when the stock dividend was issued. Assume no treasury shares were acquired or sold after June 30. Prepare the journal entry to record true 's stock dividend.

3. True issued 5% stock dividends in 1995, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2010. In 1998, True issued a three-for-one split. If an investor purchased 1,200 shares in 1994, how many shares would the investor have in 2012?

In: Accounting

Hershey Company is one of the world’s leading producers of chocolates, candies, and confections. The company...

Hershey Company is one of the world’s leading producers of chocolates, candies, and confections. The company sells chocolates and candies, mints and gums, baking ingredients, toppings, and beverages. Hershey’s consolidated balance sheets for 2009 and 2010 follow:

Hershey: Consolidated Balance Sheets

(millions)

2009

2010

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and Equivalents

$   253.6

$   884.6

Accounts Receivable, Trade

410.4

390.1

Inventories

519.7

533.6

Deferred Income Taxes

39.9

55.8

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

     161.8

     141.1

Total Current Assets

1,385.4

2,005.2

Property, Plant, and Equipment, net

1,404.8

1,437.7

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

571.6

524.1

Other Intangible Assets

125.5

123.1

Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets

     187.7

     182.6

Total Assets

$ 3,675.0

$ 4,272.7

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

$   287.9

$   410.7

Accrued Liabilities and Taxes

583.4

602.7

Short-Term Debt

24.1

24.1

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt

       15.2

     261.4

Total Current Liabilities

     910.6

1,298.9

Long-Term Debt

1,502.7

1,541.8

Other Long-Term Liabilities

     501.4

     494.4

Total Liabilities

2,914.7

3,335.1

Shareholders’ Equity

Common Stock

359.9

359.9

Additional Paid-In Capital

394.7

434.9

Retained Earnings

4,148.3

4,374.7

Treasury Stock

(3,979.6)

(4,052.1)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

(202.9)

(215.1)

Noncontrolling Interests

       39.9

       35.3

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     760.3

     937.6

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

$ 3,675.0

$ 4,272.7

Additional information for 2010:    Total sales                        $5,671.0

                                                  Costs of goods sold           $3,255.8

                                                  Net income                       $   509.8

REQUIRED:

  1. Compute the common-size balance sheet for 2010 and the rate of change balance sheet for 2010.

In: Accounting

In early January 2010​, you purchased ​$19 comma 000 worth of some​ high-grade corporate bonds. The...

In early January 2010​, you purchased ​$19 comma 000 worth of some​ high-grade corporate bonds. The bonds carried a coupon of 7 4/8% and mature in 2024.

You paid 95.463 when you bought the bonds. Over the five years from 2010 through 2014​, the bonds were priced in the market as​ follows:

Year Beginning of the Year End of
the Year
Average Holding Period Return on High-Grade Corporate Bonds
2010 95.463 104.824 7.30%
2011 104.824 106.783 11.72%
2012 106.783 108.567 -6.89%
2013 108.567 116.281 7.90%
2014 116.281 128.181 9.11%

Coupon payments were made on schedule throughout the​ 5-year period.

a. Find the annual holding period returns for 2010 through 2014.

b. Use the average return information in the given table to evaluate the investment performance of this bond. How do you think it stacks up against the​ market? Explain.

a. The holding period return for 2010 is nothing​%. ​(Round to two decimal​ places.)

The holding period return for 2011 is nothing​%. ​(Round to two decimal​ places.)

The holding period return for 2012 is nothing ​%. ​(Round to two decimal​ places.)

The holding period return for 2013 is nothing​%. ​(Round to two decimal​ places.)

The holding period return for 2014 is nothing​%. ​(Round to two decimal​ places.)

b. Use the average return information in the given table to evaluate the investment performance of this bond. How do you think it stacks up against the​ market? Explain.  ​

The​ high-grade corporate bond investment has outperformed the market. The average rate of return for the investment is 13.21​% versus the average market rate of 5.83​%.

The market has outperformed the corporate bond investment. The average rate of return for the investment is 5.83​% versus the average market rate of 13.21​%.

In: Finance

Accounting. payroll.canada. ontario Your manufacturing organization has a semi-monthly payroll, paying on the 15th and last...

Accounting. payroll.canada. ontario

Your manufacturing organization has a semi-monthly payroll, paying on the 15th and last day of each month. Your organization pays employees in British Columbia.

On the June 15th pay date of the current year the following deductions occurred. Using the Current Year calendar in the course material, explain when each payment must be received by the issuer or administrator:

Family Maintenance Enforcement

Union Dues (collective agreement states payment due three business days after pay date)

Registered Defined Contribution Pension Plan (employer matches employee contributions)

Group RRSP

In: Accounting

Ms. Beach has asked you to advise him on the long-term debt-paying ability of Aroshell Company....

Ms. Beach has asked you to advise him on the long-term debt-paying ability of Aroshell Company.
She provides you with the following ratios:
2016 2015 2014
Times interest earned 8.2 7.0 4.5
Debt ratio 30% 29% 30%
Debt to tangible net worth 70% 71% 71%
a. Give the implications and the limitations of each item separately and then the collective
     influence that could be drawn from them about Aroshell Company's long-term debt position.
b. What warnings should you offer Ms. Beach about the limitations of ratio analysis for the purpose stated here?

In: Accounting

You have recently been hired by a company that wants to “go global” and you have...

You have recently been hired by a company that wants to “go global” and you have been selected to help research this possibility. The CEO has selected you to research your chosen country and report back. You must prepare a report on your country’s four cultural values and provide examples of how they relate to business transactions.

For your chosen country of France write a three-page paper on the following:

Individual and collective dimension of the country
Equality and hierarchy dimension of the country
Change orientation dimension of the country
Time orientation dimension of the country
Give examples of these dimensions and how they relate to global business transactions

In: Operations Management