Using the information above, calculate the straight line depreciation of the asset. $32,000 $18,800 $21,200 $20,000

When possible, a meaning will be given to a contract's terms. in addition, contracts will be interpreted . words will be given their meanings unless it is clear that the parties meant something else. words will be given greater consideration than language. finally, terms will prevail over terms?

Information on gerken power co., is shown below. assume the company’s tax rate is 40 percent. debt: 9,400 8.4 percent coupon bonds outstanding, $1,000 par value, 21 years to maturity, selling for 100.5 percent of par; the bonds make semiannual payments. common stock: 219,000 shares outstanding, selling for $83.90 per share; beta is 1.24. preferred stock: 12,900 shares of 5.95 percent preferred stock outstanding, currently selling for $97.10 per share. market: 7.2 percent market risk premium and 5 percent risk-free rate. required: calculate the company's wacc. (do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) wacc %

(a) what do you think will happen if the price of non-gm crops continues to rise? why? (b) what will happen if the price of non-gm food drops? why?