The american eagle chain of retail stores has a reputation as one of the "coolest" brands according to teen research unlimited. their stores feature quality merchandise, the latest trends, must-have styles, and the hottest deals for its shoppers. the retail stores are typically found in shopping malls across the country and are comfortable places to shop—featuring interesting displays, pop music, and bright lights. american eagle’s selection of denim is the most popular product appealing to both genders and has them achieve double-digit growth. which of the following would most likely be the "best" target market for american eagle?
(a) men and women aged 16 to 22
(b) children aged 12 or under
(c) men and women aged 40 to 60
(d) active seniors—men and women aged 61 or older

Which of the following is the least effective way to reach a potential sales prospect? referral cold call direct mail personal visit

At the beginning of the accounting period, nutrition incorporated estimated that total fixed overhead cost would be $50,600 and that sales volume would be 10,000 units. at the end of the accounting period actual fixed overhead was $56,100 and actual sales volume was 11,000 units. nutrition uses a predetermined overhead rate and a cost plus pricing model to establish its sales price. based on this information the overhead spending variance is multiple choice $5,500 favorable. $440 favorable. $5,500 unfavorable. $440 unfavorable.

Dahlia enterprises needs someone to supply it with 127,000 cartons of machine screws per year to support its manufacturing needs over the next five years, and you’ve decided to bid on the contract. it will cost you $940,000 to install the equipment necessary to start production; you’ll depreciate this cost straight-line to zero over the project’s life. you estimate that in five years, this equipment can be salvaged for $77,000. your fixed production costs will be $332,000 per year, and your variable production costs should be $11.00 per carton. you also need an initial investment in net working capital of $82,000. if your tax rate is 30 percent and your required return is 11 percent on your investment, what bid price should you submit? (do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))