Kalyan singhal corp. makes three products, and it has three machines available as resources as given in the following lp problem: maximize contribution = 6x1 + 8x2 + 4x3subject to: 1x1 + 7x2 + 4x3 < = 72(hours on machine 1)2x1 + 1x2 + 7x3 < = 76 (hours on machine 2)8x1 + 4x2 + 1x3 < = 72 (hours on machine 3)x1, x2, x3 > =0(a) determine the optimal solution using lp software. (b) is there unused time available on any of the machines with the optimal solution? (c) what would it be worth to the firm to make an additional hour of time available on the third machine?

Which of the following statements is true of the balanced-scorecard? a. it is a more or less a one-dimensional metric of measuring competitive advantages of a firm. b. it is one of the traditional approaches of measuring firm performance. c. its primary focus is to base a firm's strategic goals entirely on external performance dimensions. d. it attempts to provide a holistic perspective on firm performance.

John has served as the chief operating officer (coo) for business graphics, inc., a publicly owned firm, the past 5 years. which of the following statements about john is correct? both john and the ceo of business graphics must certify to the sec that the firm's financial statements are accurate. as the coo, john will be ranked higher than the ceo but still below the cfo. in john's postition as the coo, it is highly unlikely that he would also be the chairperson of the board of directors. as the coo, john would typically be involved with accounting, finance, and asset purchase decisions.

Liberty capital had seen its net income increase dramatically from the previous year, yet over the same period of time, its net cash provided from operations had decreased. which of the following would explain how this situation came about? liberty's expenditures on fixed assets had declined. liberty's depreciation and amortization expenses had declined. liberty's interest expense had increased. liberty's cost of goods sold had increased.