27) a) We considered the question of whether predators control population numbers of their prey or not. Briefly describe (1 sentence) two situations in which predators would not be the primary factor regulating numbers of their prey in ecological time (2.5 points each).

b) Name or briefly describe one of the 5 types of natural selection that we studied. For the type of selection that you identify, briefly explain (a word, a few words, or a brief sentence) whether or not the mean of the trait we are studying (e.g., bill length) is shifted in the population due to this type of selection, and how variation of this trait is affected in the population as a whole due to this type of selection. For some types of natural selection, you may need to clarify whether you are discussing short term or long term effects.

A mixture of 27 units of fertilizer A, 67 units of fertilizer B, and 22 units of fertilizer C provides the optimal nutrients for a crop to grow. Each pound of brand X provides 1 unit of fertilizer B and 1 unit of fertilizer C. Each pound of brand Y provides 1 unit of A and 2 units of B. Each pound of brand Z provides 2 units of A, 5 units of B, and 2 units of C. How many pounds of each fertilizer brand should be bought in order to obtain the desired mixture?

27. Oomycetes, as the name suggests (myc- = fungus), looks like fungi; however, they are not. What characteristics do they have in common with fungus? What do they have in difference?

A 10 kg rock is released from a height of 27 m. In the following answer boxes, enter the total mechanical energy of the rock at each of the following heights: 13.50 m, 9.00 m, 6.75 m. Neglect air-resistance in your calculations.

Question 27

If a firm produces a 4 percent return on assets and also a 12 percent return on equity, then the firm:

Select one:

a. is using its assets as efficiently as possible.

b. also has a current ratio of 10.

c. has no debt of any kind.

d. has an equity multiplier of 3.

e. has an equity multiplier of 2.

Question 28

The total long-term debt and equity of the firm is frequently called:

Select one:

a. Total capitalization.

b. Debt-equity reconciliation.

c. Total financing.

d. Debt-equity consolidation.

e. Total assets.

Question 29

You are considering a project that costs $3000 and has expected cash flows of $1100, $1210, and $1331.00 over the next three years. If the appropriate discount rate for the project's cash flows is 10%, what is the net present value of this project?

Select one:

a. $0.00

b. $0.71

c. $19.79

d. The NPV is negative

e. $64.10

Question 30

A firm earns net income of $250,000 in a given year and the firm's retained earnings increase $200,000 for that same year. The retention ratio is:

Select one:

a. 40%

b. 60%

c. 100%

d. 25%

e. 80%

27. G is a cash basis consultant. His balance sheet at the end of the year shows receivables of $100 and accounts payable for utilities of $30.

a) What is G’s basis in the receivables?

b) If G transfers the receivables to a new corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock and the corporation assumes the liabilities is G taxed on the transfer?

27. Listed below are ten terms followed by a list of phrases that describe or characterize the terms. Match each phrase with the best term placing the number designating the term in the space provided.

1. Stock split
2. Retained earnings

3. Stock dividends

4. Statement of stockholders' equity

5. Preferred stock

6. Articles of incorporation

7. Additional paid-in capital
8. Venture capital firms

9. Organization chart 10. Dividends

Provide additional financing, often in the millions,
for a percentage ownership in the company. ____

A mixture of attributes somewhere between common stock and bonds payable. ____

Summarizes the changes in the balance in each stockholders' equity account over a period of time. ____

Traces the line of authority for a typical corporation. ____

The portion of the cash proceeds above par value. ____

A large stock dividend that includes a reduction in the par or stated value per share. ____

Represents all net income, less all dividends, since the company began. ____

Distributions by a corporation to its stockholders. ____

Additional shares of the companies' own stock given to stockholders. ____

Describes the nature of the firm's business activities, the shares to be issued, and the composition of the initial board of directors. ____