Which of the following is the normative answer to the question of why some of the world's states use a federal system? a. history shows that when separate states have unified into a single sovereign state, local or regional populations have demanded to keep some sovereignty in the hands of local officials. b. history shows that when separate states have unified into a single sovereign state, the sovereign state has eventually become an authoritarian regime. c. a federal system makes the government serve its citizens better because it allows for the existence of sub-units that have significant power. d. a longitudinal analysis of world political systems shows that a unitary system has traditionally worked better than a federal system in responding to the needs of people.

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Neveready flashlights inc. needs $317,000 to take a cash discount of 3/15, net 70. a banker will loan the money for 55 days at an interest cost of $13,200. a. what is the effective rate on the bank loan? (use a 360-day year. do not round intermediate calculations. input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) b. how much would it cost (in percentage terms) if the firm did not take the cash discount but paid the bill in 70 days instead of 15 days? (use a 360-day year. do not round intermediate calculations. input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) c. should the firm borrow the money to take the discount? no yes d. if the banker requires a 20 percent compensating balance, how much must the firm borrow to end up with the $317,000? e-1. what would be the effective interest rate in part d if the interest charge for 55 days were $7,200?

Match the items with the actions necessary to reconcile the bank statement.(there's not just one answer)1. interest credited in bank account2. fee charged by bank for returned check3. checks issued but not deposited4. deposits yet to be crediteda. add to bank statementb. deduct from bank statementc. add to personal statementd. deduct from personal statement