Answer:
(a) (i) Define the term "Green Revolution" as used during the period 1945 to 1985.
- The use of modern agricultural techniques became widespread around many regions in the world. This led to higher yields through the use of fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified seeds and mechanical machinery.
(ii) Explain the principal agricultural practices/technologies associated with the green revolution.
- extensive use of fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified seeds and mechanical machinery.
(iii) Name TWO regions, in different parts of the world, where the green revolution has had a significant impact on crop yields.
- In North America, Mexican food production increased and they stopped importing food. Although currently that has reversed, and it is importing even more food than before.
- In Brazil, agricultural production increased dramatically. Both total farmed area and yields have continued to increase in the past years becoming a threat to the amazon basin.
(b) Identify and discuss TWO social, political, or cultural conditions necessary for the success of the agricultural practices/technologies of the green revolution.
- Emigration from rural areas to urban areas which resulted in a rapid expansion of urban centers. Since less labor was needed in farms, many people left rural areas due to lack of jobs.
- People started accepting genetically modified crops, which were not well accepted at first. A lot of money was invested in research and development of new seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.
(c) Identify and discuss TWO significant economic or ecological factors that may limit the long-term success of the agricultural practices/technologies of the green revolution.
- Many new agricultural techniques have resulted in a decrease of soil fertility. In many places crops cannot grow unless a lot of fertilizer is used.
- Countries were the green revolution was originally successful, like Mexico (where it started), have reduced the total area dedicated to crops. As the yields increased, the price of food started to decrease and many small farms could not keep operating.
Answer:
The dividend payable to the cumulative preferred stock holers in 2021 is $11,550 while the amount payable to common stock holders is $1,450.
Explanation:
Cumulative preferred stock dividends accrue and becomes payable when the reporting entity has favourable cash flows. Rachael Designs plans to make payment of $13,000 dividends in 2021. As the annual cumulative preferred dividend is $3,850 (1,100 shares x $50 x 7%), the amount due over three years will be $3,850 x 3 whcih is $11,550. Thus, out of the proposed cash outflow of $13,000, the amount of $11,550 will be paid to cumulative preferred stock holders while only $1,450 will be paid to the common stock holders.
Answer:
the amount must be borrowed is $8,900
Explanation:
The computation of the amount must be borrowed is shown below:
Opening cash balance $19,900
Add: cash receipts $244,400
Less: cash disbursements -$253,300
Cash balance after disbursements $11,000
Minimum monthly cash balance $19,900
Amount to be borrowed $8,900
hence, the amount must be borrowed is $8,900
Answer:
annual income = $70,292.52
Explanation:
initial outlay $900,000
in order to determine the net cash flows per year we can use the present value of an ordinary annuity:
PV = annual cash flow x annuity factor
- PV = $900,000
- annuity factor, 15%, 12 years = 6.1944
annual cash flow = $900,000 / 6.1944 = $145,292.52
annual cash flow = [(revenue - operating costs - depreciation) x (1 - tax rate)] + depreciation
- revenue - operating costs - depreciation = annual income
- tax rate = 0?
- depreciation = $900,000 / 12 = $75,000
$145,292.52 = annual income + $75,000
annual income = $145,292.52 - $75,000 = $70,292.52
