1. how many shares of apple common stock are issued and outstanding at (a) september 30, 2017, and (b) september 24, 2016? 2. what is the total amount of cash dividends paid to common stockholders for the years ended (a) september 30, 2017, and (b) september 24, 2016? 3. identify basic eps amounts for fiscal years (a) 2017 and (b) 2016. 4. is apple’s eps on a favorable or unfavorable trend from 2016 to 2017? 5. if apple buys back outstanding shares from investors, would you expect eps to increase or decrease from the buyback?

You are opening a new store and must project in your business plan the amount of inventory shrinkage. you have forecasted $1,200,000 in sales for the first year. assuming your shrinkage will be 5%, the high end of the national average, calculate the projected annual shrinkage for your business plan. you are opening a new store and must project in your business plan the amount of inventory shrinkage. you have forecasted $1,200,000 in sales for the first year. assuming your shrinkage will be 5%, the high end of the national average, calculate the projected annual shrinkage for your business plan.

73. calculate the weighted average cost of capital (wacc) based on the following information: the equity multiplier is 1.66; the interest rate on debt is 13%; the required return to equity holders is 22%; and the tax rate is 35%. (a) 15.6% (b) 16.0% (c) 15.0% (d) 16.6% (e) none of the above

Most states have licensing registration requirements for child care centers and family daycare homes. these usually include minimum standard for operation. which of the following would you most likely find required in a statement of state licensing standards for child care centers?