After evaluating the solution obtained in part (b), one of the production supervisors noted that production setup costs had not been taken into account. she noted that setup costs are $400 for product 1, $550 for product 2, and $600 for product 3. if the solution developed in part (b) is to be used, what is the total profit contribution after taking into account the setup costs?

Arnold rossiter is a 40-year-old employee of the barrington company who will retire at age 60 and expects to live to age 75. the firm has promised a retirement income of $20,000 at the end of each year following retirement until death. the firm's pension fund is expected to earn 7 percent annually on its assets and the firm uses 7% to discount pension benefits. what is barrington's annual pension contribution to the nearest dollar for mr. rossiter? (assume certainty and end-of-year cash flows.)