Valuetronics, an electronics company, is currently in the preproduction stage of launching one of its new stereo systems. In order to analyze the feasibility of the product, Valuetronics adopts an integrated system that allows it to manufacture the product before it physically exists, that is, the system allows Valuetronics to finalize the design of the stereo, analyze it, and do a test-run. In this context, Valuetronics is using a:.a. enterprise resource planning (ERP) system b. flexible manufacturing system (FMS) c. computer-aided engineering (CAE) system d. computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system

Option C; COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING SYSTEM (CAE)

Explanation:

Computer-aided engineering system (CAE) is the broad usage of computer software to aid in engineering analysis tasks. It is the use of computer software to simulate performance in order to improve product designs or assist in the resolution of engineering problems for a wide range or industries.

A typical CAE comprises of preprocessing solving and postprocessing steps.

CAE is the next step in not only designing a product, but also supporting the engineering process as it allows to perform tests and simulations of the product's physical properties without needing a physical prototype.

Therefore, Valuetronics is using COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING SYSTEM (CAE).

answer; buying the bill at a discount from the face value to be received at maturity;