Statistical data provided by the u. s. department of transportation shows that the median income of individuals traveling on the nation's bus systems is $18,000 compared to $65,000 for those who normally travel by air. this finding is best explained by which of the following statements?
a. persons with high income are more likely to fly because the opportunity cost of their time is generally higher than those with lesser income.
b. traditionally, lower income groups prefer slower methods of transportation.
c. wealthy individuals own stock in the airlines and, therefore, receive preferential treatment.
d. low-income groups are generally located near bus stations; wealthy groups congregate around airports

Exercise 18-15 sheffield appliance center is an experienced home appliance dealer. sheffield appliance center also offers a number of services for the home appliances that it sells. assume that sheffield appliance center sells ovens on a standalone basis. sheffield appliance center also sells installation services and maintenance services for ovens. however, sheffield appliance center does not offer installation or maintenance services to customers who buy ovens from other vendors. pricing for ovens is as follows. oven only $790 oven with installation service 850 oven with maintenance services 970 oven with installation and maintenance services 990 in each instance in which maintenance services are provided, the maintenance service is separately priced within the arrangement at $180. additionally, the incremental amount charged by sheffield appliance center for installation approximates the amount charged by independent third parties. ovens are sold subject to a general right of return. if a customer purchases an oven with installation and/or maintenance services, in the event sheffield appliance center does not complete the service satisfactorily, the customer is only entitled to a refund of the portion of the fee that exceeds $790. assume that a customer purchases an oven with both installation and maintenance services for $990. (b) indicate the amount of revenue that should be allocated to the oven, the installation, and to the maintenance contract.

Match the situations that will develop one's personality and those that won't peter is surrounded by friends who are always encouraging him jonathan always watches television when he wants to take a break from his books libby sets small targets for herself and strives to achieve them. the smiths indulge in an animated discussion on varied topics every evening after dinner. brook loves junk food and exercises once in a while. develops your personality develops doesn't develop your personality

You have just been hired as a brand manager at kelsey-white, an american multinational consumer goods company. recently the firm invested in the development of k-w vision, a series of systems and processes that allow the use of up-to-date data and advanced analytics to drive informed decision making about k-w brands. it is 2018. the system is populated with 3 years of historical data. as brand manager for k-w’s blue laundry detergent, you are tasked to lead the brand's turnaround. use the vision platform to to develop your strategy and grow blue’s market share over the next 4 years.