Toothpaste manufacturers understand that consumers have different needs when it comes to toothpaste (i. e., teeth whitening, sensitive teeth, breath freshening, and tartar control). knowing that, they have divided the market based on these various needs and developed toothpaste to accommodate each group. by doing so, these toothpaste manufacturers are involved in
a. a situation analysis.
b. market segmentation.
c. product placement.
d. market development.
e. diversification.

Abond is issued for less than its face value. which statement most likely would explain why? a. the bond's contract rate is higher than the market rate at the time of the issue. b. the bond's contract rate is the same as the market rate at the time of the issue. c. the bond's contract rate is lower than the market rate at the time of the issue. d. the bond isn't secured by specific assets of the corporation.

Find the interest rate for a $4000 deposit accumulating to $5234.58, compounded quarterly for 9 years

Biochemical corp. requires $600,000 in financing over the next three years. the firm can borrow the funds for three years at 10.80 percent interest per year. the ceo decides to do a forecast and predicts that if she utilizes short-term financing instead, she will pay 7.50 percent interest in the first year, 12.15 percent interest in the second year, and 8.25 percent interest in the third year. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a)determine the total interest cost under each plan. a) long term fixed rate: b) short term fixed rate: b) which plan is less costly? a) long term fixed rate plan b) short term variable rate plan