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The Alpine House, Inc., is a large retailer of snow skis. The company assembled the information...

The Alpine House, Inc., is a large retailer of snow skis. The company assembled the information shown below for the quarter ended March 31:

Amount
Total sales revenue $ 1,452,000
Selling price per pair of skis $ 440
Variable selling expense per pair of skis $ 46
Variable administrative expense per pair of skis $ 17
Total fixed selling expense $ 135,000
Total fixed administrative expense $ 110,000
Beginning merchandise inventory $ 75,000
Ending merchandise inventory $ 105,000
Merchandise purchases $ 310,000

Required:

1. Prepare a traditional income statement for the quarter ended March 31

2. Prepare a contribution format income statement for the quarter ended March 31 with variable and fixed expenses

3. What was the contribution toward fixed expenses and profits for each pair of skis sold during the quarter? (Round your final answer to nearest whole dollar amount.)

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The budgeted sales in units for the next four months as follows: July 7,200 units August...

  1. The budgeted sales in units for the next four months as follows:

July

7,200 units

August

5,400 units

September

6,800 units

October

7,000 units

1. Prepare the sales budget for the third quarter of the company knowing that each unit is sold for $40. (1.5pt)

2. Past experience has shown that the ending inventory for each month should be equal to 10% of the next month's sales in units. The inventory in the beginning of July was only 600 units.

Prepare the production budget for each month of the third quarter and for the quarter in total. (3pts)

3. Each unit produced requires 0.30 direct labor-hours and direct labor-hour workers are paid $10 per hour.   

Construct the company’s direct labor budget for the quarter, assuming that the direct labor workforce is adjusted each month to match the number of hours required to produce the forecasted number of units produced.    (1.5pt)

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The Alpine House, Inc., is a large retailer of snow skis. The company assembled the information...

The Alpine House, Inc., is a large retailer of snow skis. The company assembled the information shown below for the quarter ended March 31:

Amount    
  Total sales revenue $ 1,280,000  
  Selling price per pair of skis $ 400  
  Variable selling expense per pair of skis $ 49  
  Variable administrative expense per pair of skis $ 20  
  Total fixed selling expense $ 150,000  
  Total fixed administrative expense $ 105,000  
Beginning merchandise inventory $ 70,000  
  Ending merchandise inventory $ 110,000  
  Merchandise purchases $ 310,000  
Required:
1.

Prepare a traditional income statement for the quarter ended March 31.

     

2.

Prepare a contribution format income statement for the quarter ended March 31.

     

3.

What was the contribution toward fixed expenses and profits for each pair of skis sold during the quarter? (Round your final answer to nearest whole dollar amount.)

     

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Mercury Bag Company produces cases of grocery bags. The managers at Mercury are trying to develop...

Mercury Bag Company produces cases of grocery bags. The managers at Mercury are trying to develop budgets for the upcoming quarter. The following data have been gathered.

  

Projected sales in units 1,090 cases
Selling price per case $ 240
Inventory at the beginning of the quarter 150 cases
Target inventory at the end of the quarter 100 cases
Direct labor hours needed to produce one case 2 hours
Direct labor wages $ 10 per hour
Direct materials cost per case $ 8
Variable manufacturing overhead cost per case $ 6
Fixed overhead costs for the upcoming quarter $ 220,000


a. Using the above information, develop Mercury's sales forecast in dollars and production schedule in units.

b. What is Mercury's budgeted variable manufacturing cost per case?

c. Prepare Mercury's manufacturing cost budget.

d. What is the projected ending value of the Inventory account?

  

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Mastery Problem: Introduction to Managerial Accounting Able Baker Charlie Company Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake...

  1. Mastery Problem: Introduction to Managerial Accounting

    Able Baker Charlie Company

    Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake bakery, Able Baker Charlie Company, to produce and sell different flavored cheesecakes to restaurants and the general public. He has just begun his study of accounting, and is a bit confused about the many types of reports he has read about and how they will help him run his business. He asks you to help him clarify what the differences between managerial accounting and financial accounting are. He’s also wondering how to set up his inventory, how to classify the costs of his business, and how to fill in some missing information.

    Managerial vs. Financial

    Select whether the following characteristics are most often associated with managerial accounting or financial accounting.

    Primarily used for internal decision making
    Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) must be used
    Prepared statements usually pertain to the company as a whole rather than individual departments or products
    Information provided will often be subjective, such as estimated future results
    Often prepared on an as-needed basis rather than at fixed intervals

    Cost Classification

    Charles has provided some of the costs he expects to incur as follows. Decide on the classifications that could be applied to each of these costs using the table provided. The cost object in each case is the cheesecake.

    (Select "Yes" or "No" from the below dropdowns.)

    Cost Product
    Cost
    Period
    Cost
    Direct
    Materials
    Direct
    Labor
    Factory
    Overhead
    Selling
    Expense
    Administrative
    Expense
    Direct
    Cost
    Indirect
    Cost
    Prime
    Cost
    Conversion
    Cost
    Eggs used to make cheesecakes
    Baker’s wages
    Delivery driver wages
    Depreciation of office computers
    Power to run the cheesecake ovens
    President’s salary
    Sales commissions
    Factory supervisor salary

    Financial Statements

    Charles found some sample income statements and balance sheets on the Internet, and asked which of them might be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like his. Review income statements A and B, and balance sheets C and D. Determine which income statement and balance sheet would be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like Able Baker Charlie Company.

    Income Statement A

    Sample Company A
    Income Statement
    For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
    Sales $42,000
      Finished goods inventory, January 1, 20Y8 $5,250
      Cost of goods manufactured 6,400
      Cost of finished goods available for sale $11,650
      Finished goods inventory, December 31, 20Y8 (400)
      Cost of goods sold (11,250)
    Gross profit $30,750
    Operating expenses:
      Selling expenses $6,400
      Administrative expenses 5,250
        Total operating expenses (11,650)
    Net income $19,100

    Income Statement B

    Sample Company B
    Income Statement
    For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
    Sales $42,000
      Beginning inventory $5,250
      Net purchases 6,400
      Inventory available for sale $11,650
      Ending inventory (400)
      Cost of goods sold (11,250)
    Gross profit $30,750
    Operating expenses:
      Selling expenses $6,400
      Administrative expenses 5,250
        Total operating expenses (11,650)
    Net income $19,100

    Balance Sheet C

    Sample Company C
    Balance Sheet
    December 31, 20Y8
    Assets
    Cash $20,800
    Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
    Inventory 6,000
    Supplies 2,100
    Land 17,000
    Total assets $55,900
    Liabilities
    Accounts payable $17,800
    Stockholders’ Equity
    Common stock $19,000
    Retained earnings 19,100
    Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

    Balance Sheet D

    Sample Company D
    Balance Sheet
    December 31, 20Y8
    Assets
    Cash $20,800
    Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
    Inventory:
      Direct materials $2,500
      Work in process 1,500
      Finished goods 2,000
      Total inventory 6,000
    Supplies 2,100
    Land 17,000
    Total assets $55,900
    Liabilities
    Accounts payable $17,800
    Stockholders’ Equity
    Common stock $19,000
    Retained earnings 19,100
    Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

    Which income statement is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

    Which balance sheet is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

    Costs and Balances

    At the end of February, after the second month of operations of Able Baker Charlie Company, Charles shows you the data he’s collected, but he was unable to figure out some of the amounts. Review the following data and fill in the missing amounts on the chart for Able Baker Charlie Company. Note: It may be helpful to use T accounts to map the flow of the amounts through the manufacturing accounts and solve for the missing dollar values. It may also be helpful to review the steps for determining the cost of materials used, total manufacturing cost incurred, and cost of goods manufactured.

    Data for February
    Decrease in materials inventory $3,000
    Materials inventory on Feb. 28 50% of materials inventory on Jan. 31
    Direct materials purchased $12,300
    Direct materials used 3 times the direct labor incurred
    Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $29,400
    Total manufacturing costs incurred in period 70% of Cost of Goods Manufactured
    Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $7,000 less than Cost of Goods Sold
    Account Balances
    Account Jan. 31 Feb. 28 Costs Incurred
    Materials Inventory $ $ Direct Materials Used $
    Work in Process Inventory 21,000 Direct Labor Incurred
    Finished Goods Inventory 17,000 Factory Overhead Incurred
    Cost of Goods Sold

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Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake bakery, Able Baker Charlie Company, to produce and sell different...

Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake bakery, Able Baker Charlie Company, to produce and sell different flavored cheesecakes to restaurants and the general public. He has just begun his study of accounting, and is a bit confused about the many types of reports he has read about and how they will help him run his business. He asks you to help him clarify what the differences between managerial accounting and financial accounting are. He’s also wondering how to set up his inventory, how to classify the costs of his business, and how to fill in some missing information.

Managerial vs. Financial

Select whether the following characteristics are most often associated with managerial accounting or financial accounting.

Primarily used for internal decision making Managerial Accounting
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) must be used Financial Accounting
Prepared statements usually pertain to the company as a whole rather than individual departments or products Financial Accounting
Information provided will often be subjective, such as estimated future results Managerial Accounting
Often prepared on an as-needed basis rather than at fixed intervals Managerial Accounting

Charles has provided some of the costs he expects to incur as follows. Decide on the classifications that could be applied to each of these costs using the table provided. The cost object in each case is the cheesecake.

(Select "Yes" or "No" from the below dropdowns.)

Cost Product Period Direct Direct Factory Selling Administrative Direct Indirect Prime Conversion
Cost Cost Materials Labor Overhead Expense Expense Cost Cost Cost Cost
Eggs used to make cheesecakes
Baker’s wages
Delivery driver wages
Depreciation of office computers
Power to run the cheesecake ovens
President’s salary
Sales commissions
Factory supervisor salary

harles found some sample income statements and balance sheets on the Internet, and asked which of them might be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like his. Review income statements A and B, and balance sheets C and D. Determine which income statement and balance sheet would be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like Able Baker Charlie Company.

Income Statement A

Sample Company A
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
Sales $42,000
  Finished goods inventory, January 1, 20Y8 $5,250
  Cost of goods manufactured 6,400
  Cost of finished goods available for sale $11,650
  Finished goods inventory, December 31, 20Y8 (400)
  Cost of goods sold (11,250)
Gross profit $30,750
Operating expenses:
  Selling expenses $6,400
  Administrative expenses 5,250
    Total operating expenses (11,650)
Net income $19,100

Income Statement B

Sample Company B
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
Sales $42,000
  Beginning inventory $5,250
  Net purchases 6,400
  Inventory available for sale $11,650
  Ending inventory (400)
  Cost of goods sold (11,250)
Gross profit $30,750
Operating expenses:
  Selling expenses $6,400
  Administrative expenses 5,250
    Total operating expenses (11,650)
Net income $19,100

Balance Sheet C

Sample Company C
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20Y8
Assets
Cash $20,800
Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
Inventory 6,000
Supplies 2,100
Land 17,000
Total assets $55,900
Liabilities
Accounts payable $17,800
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock $19,000
Retained earnings 19,100
Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

Balance Sheet D

Sample Company D
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20Y8
Assets
Cash $20,800
Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
Inventory:
  Direct materials $2,500
  Work in process 1,500
  Finished goods 2,000
  Total inventory 6,000
Supplies 2,100
Land 17,000
Total assets $55,900
Liabilities
Accounts payable $17,800
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock $19,000
Retained earnings 19,100
Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

Which income statement is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

Income statement A

Which balance sheet is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

Balance sheet D

At the end of February, after the second month of operations of Able Baker Charlie Company, Charles shows you the data he’s collected, but he was unable to figure out some of the amounts. Review the following data and fill in the missing amounts on the chart for Able Baker Charlie Company. Note: It may be helpful to use T accounts to map the flow of the amounts through the manufacturing accounts and solve for the missing dollar values. It may also be helpful to review the steps for determining the cost of materials used, total manufacturing cost incurred, and cost of goods manufactured.

Data for February
Decrease in materials inventory $3,600
Materials inventory on Feb. 28 50% of materials inventory on Jan. 31
Direct materials purchased $12,000
Direct materials used 3 times the direct labor incurred
Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $27,300
Total manufacturing costs incurred in period 70% of Cost of Goods Manufactured
Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $7,000 less than Cost of Goods Sold
Account Balances
Account Jan. 31 Feb. 28 Costs Incurred
Materials Inventory $ $ Direct Materials Used $
Work in Process Inventory 21,000 Direct Labor Incurred
Finished Goods Inventory 16,000 Factory Overhead Incurred
Cost of Goods Sold

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Mastery Problem: Introduction to Managerial Accounting Able Baker Charlie Company Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake...

  1. Mastery Problem: Introduction to Managerial Accounting

    Able Baker Charlie Company

    Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake bakery, Able Baker Charlie Company, to produce and sell different flavored cheesecakes to restaurants and the general public. He has just begun his study of accounting, and is a bit confused about the many types of reports he has read about and how they will help him run his business. He asks you to help him clarify what the differences between managerial accounting and financial accounting are. He’s also wondering how to set up his inventory, how to classify the costs of his business, and how to fill in some missing information.

    Managerial vs. Financial

    Select whether the following characteristics are most often associated with managerial accounting or financial accounting.

    Primarily used for internal decision making
    Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) must be used
    Prepared statements usually pertain to the company as a whole rather than individual departments or products
    Information provided will often be subjective, such as estimated future results
    Often prepared on an as-needed basis rather than at fixed intervals

    Cost Classification

    Charles has provided some of the costs he expects to incur as follows. Decide on the classifications that could be applied to each of these costs using the table provided. The cost object in each case is the cheesecake.

    (Select "Yes" or "No" from the below dropdowns.)

    Cost Product
    Cost
    Period
    Cost
    Direct
    Materials
    Direct
    Labor
    Factory
    Overhead
    Selling
    Expense
    Administrative
    Expense
    Direct
    Cost
    Indirect
    Cost
    Prime
    Cost
    Conversion
    Cost
    Eggs used to make cheesecakes
    Baker’s wages
    Delivery driver wages
    Depreciation of office computers
    Power to run the cheesecake ovens
    President’s salary
    Sales commissions
    Factory supervisor salary

    Financial Statements

    Charles found some sample income statements and balance sheets on the Internet, and asked which of them might be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like his. Review income statements A and B, and balance sheets C and D. Determine which income statement and balance sheet would be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like Able Baker Charlie Company.

    Income Statement A

    Sample Company A
    Income Statement
    For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
    Sales $42,000
      Finished goods inventory, January 1, 20Y8 $5,250
      Cost of goods manufactured 6,400
      Cost of finished goods available for sale $11,650
      Finished goods inventory, December 31, 20Y8 (400)
      Cost of goods sold (11,250)
    Gross profit $30,750
    Operating expenses:
      Selling expenses $6,400
      Administrative expenses 5,250
        Total operating expenses (11,650)
    Net income $19,100

    Income Statement B

    Sample Company B
    Income Statement
    For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
    Sales $42,000
      Beginning inventory $5,250
      Net purchases 6,400
      Inventory available for sale $11,650
      Ending inventory (400)
      Cost of goods sold (11,250)
    Gross profit $30,750
    Operating expenses:
      Selling expenses $6,400
      Administrative expenses 5,250
        Total operating expenses (11,650)
    Net income $19,100

    Balance Sheet C

    Sample Company C
    Balance Sheet
    December 31, 20Y8
    Assets
    Cash $20,800
    Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
    Inventory 6,000
    Supplies 2,100
    Land 17,000
    Total assets $55,900
    Liabilities
    Accounts payable $17,800
    Stockholders’ Equity
    Common stock $19,000
    Retained earnings 19,100
    Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

    Balance Sheet D

    Sample Company D
    Balance Sheet
    December 31, 20Y8
    Assets
    Cash $20,800
    Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
    Inventory:
      Direct materials $2,500
      Work in process 1,500
      Finished goods 2,000
      Total inventory 6,000
    Supplies 2,100
    Land 17,000
    Total assets $55,900
    Liabilities
    Accounts payable $17,800
    Stockholders’ Equity
    Common stock $19,000
    Retained earnings 19,100
    Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

    Which income statement is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

    Which balance sheet is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

    Costs and Balances

    At the end of February, after the second month of operations of Able Baker Charlie Company, Charles shows you the data he’s collected, but he was unable to figure out some of the amounts. Review the following data and fill in the missing amounts on the chart for Able Baker Charlie Company. Note: It may be helpful to use T accounts to map the flow of the amounts through the manufacturing accounts and solve for the missing dollar values. It may also be helpful to review the steps for determining the cost of materials used, total manufacturing cost incurred, and cost of goods manufactured.

    Data for February
    Decrease in materials inventory $2,700
    Materials inventory on Feb. 28 50% of materials inventory on Jan. 31
    Direct materials purchased $12,300
    Direct materials used 3 times the direct labor incurred
    Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $28,000
    Total manufacturing costs incurred in period 70% of Cost of Goods Manufactured
    Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $7,000 less than Cost of Goods Sold
    Account Balances
    Account Jan. 31 Feb. 28 Costs Incurred
    Materials Inventory $ $ Direct Materials Used $
    Work in Process Inventory 27,000 Direct Labor Incurred
    Finished Goods Inventory 16,000 Factory Overhead Incurred
    Cost of Goods Sold

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Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake bakery, Able Baker Charlie Company, to produce and sell different...

Charles Maxwell is starting a cheesecake bakery, Able Baker Charlie Company, to produce and sell different flavored cheesecakes to restaurants and the general public. He has just begun his study of accounting, and is a bit confused about the many types of reports he has read about and how they will help him run his business. He asks you to help him clarify what the differences between managerial accounting and financial accounting are. He’s also wondering how to set up his inventory, how to classify the costs of his business, and how to fill in some missing information.

Managerial vs. Financial

Select whether the following characteristics are most often associated with managerial accounting or financial accounting.

Primarily used for internal decision making Managerial Accounting
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) must be used Financial Accounting
Prepared statements usually pertain to the company as a whole rather than individual departments or products Financial Accounting
Information provided will often be subjective, such as estimated future results Managerial Accounting
Often prepared on an as-needed basis rather than at fixed intervals Managerial Accounting

Charles has provided some of the costs he expects to incur as follows. Decide on the classifications that could be applied to each of these costs using the table provided. The cost object in each case is the cheesecake.

(Select "Yes" or "No" from the below dropdowns.)

Cost Product Period Direct Direct Factory Selling Administrative Direct Indirect Prime Conversion
Cost Cost Materials Labor Overhead Expense Expense Cost Cost Cost Cost
Eggs used to make cheesecakes
Baker’s wages
Delivery driver wages
Depreciation of office computers
Power to run the cheesecake ovens
President’s salary
Sales commissions
Factory supervisor salary

harles found some sample income statements and balance sheets on the Internet, and asked which of them might be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like his. Review income statements A and B, and balance sheets C and D. Determine which income statement and balance sheet would be most appropriate for a manufacturing business like Able Baker Charlie Company.

Income Statement A

Sample Company A
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
Sales $42,000
  Finished goods inventory, January 1, 20Y8 $5,250
  Cost of goods manufactured 6,400
  Cost of finished goods available for sale $11,650
  Finished goods inventory, December 31, 20Y8 (400)
  Cost of goods sold (11,250)
Gross profit $30,750
Operating expenses:
  Selling expenses $6,400
  Administrative expenses 5,250
    Total operating expenses (11,650)
Net income $19,100

Income Statement B

Sample Company B
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y8
Sales $42,000
  Beginning inventory $5,250
  Net purchases 6,400
  Inventory available for sale $11,650
  Ending inventory (400)
  Cost of goods sold (11,250)
Gross profit $30,750
Operating expenses:
  Selling expenses $6,400
  Administrative expenses 5,250
    Total operating expenses (11,650)
Net income $19,100

Balance Sheet C

Sample Company C
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20Y8
Assets
Cash $20,800
Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
Inventory 6,000
Supplies 2,100
Land 17,000
Total assets $55,900
Liabilities
Accounts payable $17,800
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock $19,000
Retained earnings 19,100
Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

Balance Sheet D

Sample Company D
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20Y8
Assets
Cash $20,800
Accounts receivable (net) 10,000
Inventory:
  Direct materials $2,500
  Work in process 1,500
  Finished goods 2,000
  Total inventory 6,000
Supplies 2,100
Land 17,000
Total assets $55,900
Liabilities
Accounts payable $17,800
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock $19,000
Retained earnings 19,100
Total stockholders’ equity 38,100
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $55,900

Which income statement is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

Income statement A

Which balance sheet is most appropriate for a manufacturing business?

Balance sheet D

At the end of February, after the second month of operations of Able Baker Charlie Company, Charles shows you the data he’s collected, but he was unable to figure out some of the amounts. Review the following data and fill in the missing amounts on the chart for Able Baker Charlie Company. Note: It may be helpful to use T accounts to map the flow of the amounts through the manufacturing accounts and solve for the missing dollar values. It may also be helpful to review the steps for determining the cost of materials used, total manufacturing cost incurred, and cost of goods manufactured.

Data for February
Decrease in materials inventory $3,600
Materials inventory on Feb. 28 50% of materials inventory on Jan. 31
Direct materials purchased $12,000
Direct materials used 3 times the direct labor incurred
Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $27,300
Total manufacturing costs incurred in period 70% of Cost of Goods Manufactured
Total manufacturing costs incurred in period $7,000 less than Cost of Goods Sold
Account Balances
Account Jan. 31 Feb. 28 Costs Incurred
Materials Inventory $ $ Direct Materials Used $
Work in Process Inventory 21,000 Direct Labor Incurred
Finished Goods Inventory 16,000 Factory Overhead Incurred
Cost of Goods Sold

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Suppose that U.S. consumption spending is ​$13.5 ​trillion, gross private domestic investment is ​$2.3 ​trillion, government...

Suppose that U.S. consumption spending is ​$13.5 ​trillion, gross private domestic investment is ​$2.3 ​trillion, government spending is ​$3.3 ​trillion, and net exports are −$0.3 trillion. If interest income is ​$1.2 ​trillion, depreciation is ​$0.6 ​trillion, wages are ​$12.6 trillion, and rental income is ​$0.7 ​trillion, what is the net​ investment?

The net investment is? ​(Enter your response rounded to one decimal​ place.)

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Use the information in the table below to calculate Net Exports (NX) and gross domestic product...

Use the information in the table below to calculate Net Exports (NX) and gross domestic product (GDP), in billions of dollars.

            Consumption Spending. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .    $12,000 billion

            Gross Investment Spending . . . . . . . . . . . .   $3,100 billion

            Government Purchases. . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .   $3,400 billion

            Exports            . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $2,200 billion

            Imports            . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $2,700 billion

a)    Net Exports = $

b)    Is this economy experiencing a trade surplus or a trade deficit?

c)   Gross Domestic Product (GDP) = $

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