Following is the income statement for Nordstrom Company. Assume that the combined federal and state statutory tax rate is 37%. ($ millions) 2016 Net sales $14,095 Credit card revenues 342 Total revenues 14,437 Cost of sales and related buying and occupancy costs (9,168) Selling, general and administrative expenses (4,168) Earnings before interest and income taxes 1,101 Interest expense, net (125) Earnings before income taxes 976 Income tax expense (376) Net earnings $ 600 Compute NOPAT for Nordstrom for 2016. (Hint: Treat credit card revenues as operating.)

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation