Ricardo is treating his employees and makes the following purchases at the store: 2 packages of bagels at $3. 49 each 2 containers of cream cheese at $2. 89 each 3 dozen doughnuts at $5. 39 each 4 bottles of juice at $3. 49 each Ricardo has a business account which saves him 5% on all purchases at this store. The discount is applied before tax. He is charged sales tax of 7%. If Ricardo paid $45. 89, then he for his purchase. A. Did not pay enough b. Paid the correct amount c. Paid $2. 29 too much d. Paid $5. 14 too much.

Find the expected net profit of an insurance company on a health-insurance policy if: the probability of a $5000 claim is 20%; the probability of a $1000 claim is 60%; the probability of a $20,000 claim is 10%, and the probability of no claim is 10%. the company charges $4000 for this coverage. interpret your answer.

Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

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