The following information regarding the top nations with highest GDP in the world. Country Rank 2013 GDP (dollars) Per Capita GDP (dollars) United States 1 16,800 53,143 China 2 9,240 6,807 Japan 3 4,902 38,492 Germany 4 3,635 45,085 France 5 2,735 41,421 United Kingdom 6 2,522 39.351 Brazil 7 2,245 11,208 Russia 8 2,097 14,612 Italy 9 2,071 34,619 India 10 1,877 1,499 Canada 11 1,825 50,910 Australia 12 1,561 67,468 How many variables are in this data set?

When cell phones were first entering the market, they were relatively large and reception was undependable. all cell phones were essentially the same. but as the technology developed, many competitors entered, introducing features unique to their phones. today, cell phones are only a small fraction of the size and weight of their predecessors. consumers can buy cell phones with color screens, cameras, internet access, daily planners, or voice activation (and any combination of these features). the history of the cell phone demonstrates what marketing trend?

Carey company is borrowing $225,000 for one year at 9.5 percent from second intrastate bank. the bank requires a 15 percent compensating balance. the principal refers to funds the firm can effectively utilize (amount borrowed − compensating balance). a. what is the effective rate of interest? (use a 360-day year. input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) b. what would the effective rate be if carey were required to make 12 equal monthly payments to retire the loan?

Slow ride corp. is evaluating a project with the following cash flows: year cash flow 0 –$12,000 1 5,800 2 6,500 3 6,200 4 5,100 5 –4,300 the company uses a 11 percent discount rate and an 8 percent reinvestment rate on all of its projects. calculate the mirr of the project using all three methods using these interest rates.