Harry and Hanson were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:2. Their capital was $300,000 and $150,000 respectively and they were entitled to interest on capital of 25% per annum. At the end of the firm’s financial year December 31, 2019, the firm earned profit of $180,000 after allowing for interest on capital. Given this information, the profits that will be distributed among the partners will be: Select one:
a. Harry - $45,000; Hanson - $22,500
b. Harry - $40,500; Hanson - $27,000
c. Harry - $120,000; Hanson - $60,000
d. Harry - $108,000; Hanson - $72,000

Brian has just finished college. he wants to set up a small business to make and sell fireworks. he registers his company and acquires a license from the government. he finds that most of his competitors are selling fireworks at an extremely low price. he would like to make more money, so he decides to innovate and develop better fireworks. he sells his fireworks at a higher price, and they are a huge hit with the customers. after a few years, he earns enough profit to set up a bigger fireworks factory that complies with the government’s health and safety regulations. he even starts exporting fireworks overseas. which type of economy does this scenario describe?