The GPS SmartSole is a discreet wearable insole that fits in the shoe and provides GPS tracking of the wearer. This product is being marketed as an inexpensive solution for caregivers whose charges are prone to wandering, like those with Alzheimer's or autism. When the insoles were first made available to consumers, what was the marketing objective for the company at that early stage of the product life cycle?

A. tarpet a whole new group of consumers
B. create awareness and stimulate trial
C. stress differentiation from other saving products
D. allow users to spend time doing other things
E. maintain brand loyalty

John and daphne are saving for their daughter ellen's college education. ellen just turned 10 at (t = 0), and she will be entering college 8 years from now (at t = 8). college tuition and expenses at state u. are currently $14,500 a year, but they are expected to increase at a rate of 3.5% a year. ellen should graduate in 4 years--if she takes longer or wants to go to graduate school, she will be on her own. tuition and other costs will be due at the beginning of each school year (at t = 8, 9, 10, and 11).so far, john and daphne have accumulated $15,000 in their college savings account (at t = 0). their long-run financial plan is to add an additional $5,000 in each of the next 4 years (at t = 1, 2, 3, and 4). then they plan to make 3 equal annual contributions in each of the following years, t = 5, 6, and 7. they expect their investment account to earn 9%. how large must the annual payments at t = 5, 6, and 7 be to cover ellen's anticipated college costs? a. $1,965.21b. $2,068.64c. $2,177.51d. $2,292.12e. $2,412.76