The fruit tree yield per tree in an orchard containing 60 trees is 140 pounds per tree each year. Due to crowding, the yield decreases by 2 pounds per tree for every additional tree planted. What is the yield per tree that will maximize the yield for the entire orchard

Terry, a self-employed laboratory consultant specializing in white mice, attended a convention in paris concerning the care and feeding of white mice. the convention was held in paris since most of the white mice specialists in the world are located in france. terry's expenses were $1,600 for airfare, $400 for food, and $400 for lodging. terry spent 5 days at the convention and 3 days visiting friends. how much can she deduct for the trip?

Amanda works as an industrial designer

Shrieves casting company is considering adding a new line to its product mix, and the capital budgeting analysis is being conducted by sidney johnson, a recently graduated mba. the production line would be set up in unused space in the main plant. the machinery’s invoice price would be approximately $200,000, another $10,000 in shipping charges would be required, and it would cost an additional $30,000 to install the equipment. the machinery has an economic life of 4 years, and shrieves has obtained a special tax ruling that places the equipment in the macrs 3-year class. the machinery is expected to have a salvage value of $25,000 after 4 years of use. the new line would generate incremental sales of 1,250 units per year for 4 years at an incremental cost of $100 per unit in the first year, excluding depreciation. each unit can be sold for $200 in the first year. the sales price and cost are both expected to increase by 3% per year due to inflation. further, to handle the new line, the firm’s net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales revenues. the firm’s tax rate is 40%, and its overall weighted average cost of capital, which is the risk-adjusted cost of capital for an average project (r), is 10%. define “incremental cash flow.” (1) should you subtract interest expense or dividends when calculating project cash flow?