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Background: E-Government Technology
After evaluating various platforms, the government finally decided to adopt a Service
Oriented Architecture (SOA) for its future IT infrastructure. They were impressed with your
template-based Reference Architecture approach set out in your Task 1 Report and have
accepted your recommendations regarding:
• Computing and storage infrastructure design,
• Application / service integration, and
• Information integration.
However, they would like to gain a deeper understanding of the technologies behind your
recommendation and have asked for a small specific demonstration of these technologies
along with a brief explanation of the concepts and principles of how it works.
Assignment Task
This assignment consists of two deliverables, being:
• Demonstration code (50%). All code relating to this assignment should be contained within a
folder named: Task 2 – Your Name – Student Number, the folder is then to be zipped and
uploaded to blackboard.
• A report (50%). The report must be uploaded separately.
Part 1 – Demonstration Code (50%)
Important Note: For ease of demonstration, your code must be self-contained. In addition to
using Standards based HTML and Python, PETL, Bottle and Parser are the only additional
frameworks you should need. If you use others they must be provided and not require
installation.
To demonstrate your code, you have been provided with four data sources compiled with
fictitious sample data. These are:
• “Offices.csv” contains the information about the government offices,
• “Office_Locations.csv” contains the location coordinates for each office,
• “Services.xml” contains a list of government office services, and
• “Office_Services.csv” contains a list of offices and the services they offer.
Task 1 – Data integration demo.
You are to submit a python script named “data_integration.py” which first clean the data then
merge it into one CSV output file named “office_service_locations.csv”.
ICT705 Data and System Integration Assignment 2
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Task 1.1 Data Cleansing (10 marks)
Clean the data in the phone number field in “Offices.csv” to ensure all phone numbers are in
the same format:
(+international_code) regional_code phone_number
That is, all phone numbers should have the international code for Australia “(+61)”, followed
by a space, followed by the regional code in two digits, followed by a space, followed by 8
digits of the local phone number. For example, the Brisbane office should be formatted to:
(+61) 07 36728709
Whilst regional codes do not always adhere to state boundaries, you may apply the
following regional codes for each state:
NSW = 02
VIC = 03
QLD = 07
SA = 09
Task 1.2 Data Merge (10 marks)
Merge the data from all four data sources, and generate output file
“office_service_locations.csv” with the following fields (attributes):
• OfficeServicesID – a unique field identifying each record from Office_Services
• OfficeID – a foreign key linking to Services from Office_Services
• Service – the ServiceName from Services
• OfficeID – a foreign key linking to offices and locations
• Office – the “Contact Name” from offices
• Suburb – the “Suburb” from offices
• Phone – the cleaned “Phone Number” data from offices
• Email – the “Email” address from offices
• Lat – from Office_Locations
• Lon – from Office_Locations
Task 2 – RESTful Web Service Demo
You are to submit a python script named “office_locator.py”.
For tasks 2.1 to 2.2, your script should build a RESTful web service that supports a
‘getoffices’ query from the client browser similar to “/getoffices?serviceid=x”. The server
Web Service will return a JSON table with the following fields (attributes): Office, Suburb,
Service, Phone, Email, Lat, Lon.
Data is to come from the “office_service_locations.csv” you built in task 1.2.
Task 2.1 Return offices for a service (5 marks)
The server will return a table of records (tuples) of offices offering the service ID passed to it.
ICT705 Data and System Integration Assignment 2
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Task 2.2 List of Services (5 marks)
To populate your drop-down list in task 3.1, you will need to return a JSON table of all
records from “services.csv” with the following fields (attributes): ServiceID, Service. The
server should respond to a “getservices” request.
Task 3 Mashup Demo
You are to submit a HTML file “office_map.html” and optionally a CSS file named
“office_map.css”.
Task 3.1 Form Layout (5 marks)
You are to create an input form that accepts user input for a particular service. The input for
the service should be a drop-down list whose items should be created dynamically from a call
to getservices from task 2.2.
The drop-down list should be accompanied with descriptors and a “Locate Offices” button.
Task 3.2 Google Map (10 marks)
Clicking the “Locate Offices” button will trigger a “getoffices” web service to retrieve a table
of offices matching the service with attributes described in task 2. From this data you are to
display a Google cluster map marking the position of the returned offices. The map should be
centred and zoomed to an appropriate level to show all offices in Australia.
Task 3.3 Information Window Demographics (5 marks)
Upon clicking a marker bubble on the map, the user will be displayed an information window
containing: Contact Name, Suburb, Phone Number, and a clickable email address.
Attachments:
3089361_1_ICT705-Task-2-2019.pdf

Students are required to develop their understanding of cost concepts, and
demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge of cost concepts to a service-based
company. Additionally, students are to critically evaluate a journal article to analyse the
practical use of accounting information to real-life companies’ decision-making and
achievement of business goals (ULO 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Purpose:
This assignment aims at developing your understanding of cost concepts, and demonstrate your ability to
apply your knowledge of cost concepts to a service-based company. Additionally, you are to critically evaluate
a journal article to analyse the practical use of accounting information to real-life companies’ decision-making
and achievement of business goals.
Assignment Structure should be as the following:
Part A: Case Study Analysis (15 Marks)
You are to answer the 5 questions relating to the case study of a child care business. It includes both theory
and calculation type questions. Do show your working for the calculations.
Case Background
Douglas and Pamela Frank are a married couple. They both worked for a railroad company for 30 years. At age
57, Douglas and age 52, Pamela retired and moved to the small town of Ovilla, Texas, which has a population
of approximately 3,500 residents. When the Franks moved to the town, they decided to start a child care
business in their home called Nanna’s House. Nanna’s House is licensed by the state. The state charges an
annual fee of $225 to maintain the license. Insurance is required at a cost of $3,840 annually. The facility is
licensed to care for a maximum of six children. The Franks charge a fee of $800 per month for each child. The
monthly fee is based on a full day of care, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If additional time is required beyond
4:00 p.m., parents must pay an additional charge of $15 per hour for each child. The couple provides two
meals and a snack for the children. The cost of the meals and snack is $3.20 per child per day. There are six
children currently enrolled.
The facility is very nice. It is an 820 square foot addition to their home that was built in 1964. The Franks
purchased the home and completed the renovations for $79,500 and they believe the addition has a useful
life of 25 years. The facility has a large open space for play, reading, and other activities. There is a section for
sleeping which contains small cots. The facility is equipped with a small kitchen, two bathrooms and a small
laundry area. The daycare increased the Franks’ utility cost by $50 each month.
During the first week of operations, the washer and dryer stopped working. Both appliances were old and had
been used by the couple for many years. The old appliances cost a total of $440. While a laundry room was
not initially a necessity, it became increasingly important for laundering the soiled clothes of the children,
blankets, and sheets. A company nearby, Red Oak Laundry and Dry Cleaning, can launder clothing for the
Franks, including pick-up and delivery, for $52 per month. Alternatively, the Franks can take clothes to the
laundromat once a week, which is three miles away (one way). The applicable mileage rate is $0.56/mile. They
can launder the clothes themselves at a cost of $8 per week. The self-service alternative does not include
detergent or fabric sheets. The couple would need to purchase these items in order to use the laundromat.
Purchasing laundry supplies in bulk from MegaMart would cost $35 every quarter. The final alternative is for
the Franks to purchase a washer and dryer. The cost of the appliances is: washer $420 and dryer $380. The
additional accessories for both appliances, needed for installation, cost $43.72. The store will deliver the
appliances at a total cost of $35. The cost of installing the appliances is free. Both appliances are expected to
last 8 years. According to the manufacturer the washer will increase energy costs by $120 per year. The dryer
will increase energy costs by $145 per year.
The Franks need some assistance in decision making and evaluation. They have contacted you, their
accountant, to provide some advice.
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HI5017 Managerial Accounting Individual Assignment T1 2019
Required:
Respond to the following questions to help Douglas and Pamela make their decisions. (If necessary, the Franks
will use straight line depreciation. For monthly calculations, use 4.33 weeks per month.)
1. Consider the different types of costs discussed in this unit. List any three (3) types of costs and provide
one specific example of each cost from the case. (3 marks)
2. Based on the information provided, what information is relevant to the decision to purchase the
appliances? What information is irrelevant to the decision to purchase the appliances? Why? (3 marks)
3. What could it cost the couple to launder clothes? Show your detailed calculations for each option. (3
marks)
4. The Franks have a waiting list for their day care. They can hire an employee for $9 per hour for 40 hours
each week. With the additional employee, the Franks can accept three additional children. Should the
Franks hire the additional employee? Show your detailed calculations. (3 marks)
5. The Franks home can accommodate a maximum of nine children. They can move the day care from their
home to rented space in town, which can accommodate up to 14 children. The space will cost $650 per
month and the utilities will cost $125 per month. Additionally, insurance will now cost the Franks $5,000
per year. Per state regulations, each adult can supervise no more than three children. As their accountant,
prepare a letter to the Franks advising them on their space options. Should they continue to operate the
facility at home or should they rent space in town? How many children should they accept? How many
employees will they need to hire? Show your detailed calculations for each scenario. (3 marks)
Attachments:
3088468_1_1558175048940-HI5017-Individual-Assignment-T1-2019.pdf

This assignment requires your group to undertake the process of analysing one
organisation and its operating environments from a marketing perspective. And then
apply the learning from lecture 1-9 in the development of marketing strategy. You will
provide an overview of this organisation, as well as detail the type of orientation
towards marketing it takes. You are also required to examine and analyse the context
and environments in which this organisation operates (its industry and the macroenvironmental
forces impacting on the industry).
Marketing strategy development
This length limit includes any text, figures, tables, in-text references, and appendices. This limit does not
include the cover page, table of contents, or list of references (at the end of assignment).
Formatting: Report and please ensure that the report includes page numbers on each page.
Submission:
It is critical that students have a group and that you have informed me and you have been recorded in the
system as part of a group.
Regarding the group assignment, an individual student who has not joined any group and who has not
registered in any group in the system cannot submit the group assignment because the link has been set up
as a group submission mode (That is, the group submission links are not visible to any individual student who
is not a member of any group).
By now, you should see on your course home page and under “Assignments and Due Date” 2 links: 1) Selfcheck
link; and 2) Final submission link;
Use 1) and 2) to upload your written report. Only 1 student (i.e. the group leader) should submit. Once a
member has uploaded a report, the other members can no longer upload a duplicate copy of the report.
Requirement:
This assignment requires your group to undertake the process of analysing one organisation and its operating
environments from a marketing perspective. And then apply the learning from lecture 1-9 in the development
of marketing strategy. You will provide an overview of this organisation, as well as detail the type of orientation
towards marketing it takes. You are also required to examine and analyse the context and environments in
which this organisation operates (its industry and the macro-environmental forces impacting on the industry).
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HI5004 Marketing Management
Instructions
The report must address the following issues:
**Please note: It is recommended that you follow the outline presented below and answer each question as
it is presented.
Issue 1 (10% of marks for the assignment)
Provide a brief description of this organisation and the industry to which it belongs. You may also want to
include in this description any mission statements, value statements or ‘slogans’ that this organisation utilizes
to communicate its purpose. In describing this organisation, please also identify its orientation towards
marketing and provide relevant, detailed and factual supporting evidence to substantiate why you have
identified this specific orientation. Finally, include a brief description of the product(s) this organisation offers
the market. And comment on what role the brand has in this organisation’s marketing strategy.
Issue 2 (20% of marks for the assignment)
Analyse each of the 5Cs for this organisation:
a. Company – what are the strengths and key resources, what are some of the weaknesses? What are the
opportunities and threats?
b. Customers – who is the company serving and what type of behaviour is ‘typical’ from them?
c. Collaborators – describe their suppliers, distributors or other partners that help the company to deliver their
products to the market? If company doesn’t have any – explain why it is not necessary.
d. Competitors – who are the current main competitors, are there any potential new threats or new entrants
to the marketplace?
e. Context – what other factors affect this organisation (e.g., legal, political, technological, etc.)?
Issue 3 (20% of marks for the assignment)
How does the firm go about collecting information (e.g., market research, market intelligence, etc.) about the
5Cs? For example, how does it learn about?
a. What customers want?
b. Which competitors pose a threat?
c. How the context of business is changing, if at all?
d. What role collaborators play in the process?
Attachments:
3087218_1_HI5004-Group-Assignment-Guidelines-2019.pdf

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In this part of the assignment you will further enhance the Web site you developed in
Parts 1 and 2. You will:
• Extend the functionality of the web site by creating server-side PHP scripts to
process job application data sent from the Web forms you created in the previous
parts of the assignment.
• Create simple MySQL tables for storing, updating and retrieving information from a
Web site.
• Create a Web page that allows the Human Resources (HR) manager at the
company to view, update and delete applications.
There will be an opportunity to enhance your website beyond the basic requirements.
A: Specified Requirements
Use only mysqli commands in this assignment.
1. Use PHP to reuse common elements in your Web site
PHP provides us with techniques to modularise and reuse our web application code. Rewrite
your web pages so that the common static HTML elements such a menu, header and footer
are written in common text files that are then “included” back into your web pages. Name the
include file(s) with a .inc extension, replace the sections of HTML in your main pages with
‘include’ statements, and rename your main pages with a .php extension, so the php
includes will be included.
2. Create a file to store your database connection variables “settings.php”
As you have done in the labs use a PHP include file “settings.php” that contains the
host, user, password and database name connection variables, and use this in your PHP to
connect to your MySQL database on the feenix-mariadb database server.
3. Create an EOI table (expressions of interest)
Create a table eoi in your MySQL database. The information in each record should include
the following:
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• EOInumber (auto-generated id)
• Job Reference number
• First name
• Last name
• Address:
o Street address
o Suburb/town
o State
o Postcode
• Email address
• Phone number
• Skills (Note: the data here will depend on your job description. Although there are better ways
to design this, you could just have a number of generic fields called skill1, skill2, … etc.)
• Other skills. Text description
In addition to the above information, each record should have a Status field. The values in
this field can be New, Current or Final. When an EOI record is first created the Status is
set to New.
4. Adding validated records to the EOI table (processEOI.php)
Use (or adapt) the application form you developed in Assignment Part 1 and Part 2 so that
the form data is sent to a PHP script (processEOI.php) that adds an EOI record to the
table. When the database has accepted the expression of interest from the form, a Web
page should display a confirmation message with the unique auto-generated EOInumber to
the user.
When a user submits an EOI, if an EOI table does not already exist in your database the
table should be programmatically created by your code.
The “processEOI.php” page, should not be able to be accessed directly by url through a
browser. Hint: check what data has been set and redirect.
While you will have done client-side validation in Parts 1 & 2, in order to preserve the
integrity of the server data you should also implement server-side data format checking.
Check the integrity of the data input by the users. All data should be sanitized to remove
leading and trailing spaces, backslashes and HTML control characters. If the data does not
validate an appropriate user-friendly error page should be displayed to the user.
Attachments:
3087170_1_COS60004-A3-2019-S1.pdf
3087170_2_New-folder.zip
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Word Count: 1,500 words

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• Identify the nature, role and determinants of the structure and level of interest rates in
economics and financial contexts.
• Assess the operations of the foreign exchange market including the nature and determinants
of exchange rates and relevant investment strategies.
• Work collaboratively in teams and communicate effectively during group treasury dealing
activities.
• Consolidate the key components that constitute the activity in financial markets and what
drives a live dealing room environment.
Graduate Outcomes supported:
This assessment supports the following Graduate Outcomes:
• Distil, scope and critically analyse problems
• Use the technical tools and language of the field
• Recognise the uncertainty of business decision-making
• Approach problems with intellectual openness and curiosity
• Communicate and collaborate effectively
• Research and Reflect
• Work to the ethical standards of the profession
• Support lifelong learning
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Students are required to critically examine the Australian accounting standard for lease
financing AASB 16. They will have to do research on relevant literature and demonstrate
understanding and critical evaluation of key issues such as the drawbacks of the
previous lease standard, why was the change necessary, what changes have been
incorporated in the new accounting standard for lease AASB 16. They will also need to
conduct a minor empirical research (on a specified company) on accounting for leases.
(ULO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Purpose:
This assignment aims at developing a clear understanding of students on Accounting standard for lease.
Students are required to critically examine the new accounting standard for lease financing AASB 16. They will
have to do research on relevant literature and demonstrate understanding and critical evaluation of key issues
and different provisions on accounting standard for lease financing. They will have to refer and base their
discussions on a complete understanding of AASB 16 Accounting for Leases.
Required Task: In the body of the assignment, students will have to critically discuss the following issues:
? Critical evaluation of the old accounting standard for lease (AASB 117) specifically highlighting the
drawbacks
? Why was the change necessary?
? What changes have been incorporated in the new accounting standard for lease AASB 16?
? How will companies that have significant level of lease financing be affected by the change in the
accounting standard for lease?
? In the former accounting standard for lease (AASB 117) both operating lease and finance lease were
allowed, why did companies have a tendency to classify most of the lease contract as operating lease?
How does positive accounting theory relate to this behaviour of managers?
? According to the IASB, the implementation of IFRS 16 (the IFRS version of AASB 16) is expected to
improve comparability between companies that lease assets and companies that borrow to buy
assets. Explain this view of the IASB with suitable example.
? The implementation of AASB 16 might have an effect on the leasing market if companies decide to
buy more assets and as a result, lease fewer assets. Provide possible explanation as to why after the
implementation of AASB 16, reporting entities might be more likely to buy more assets and lease fewer
assets.
? Select the latest (2017 – 2018 financial year) annual report of an ASX listed company. Summarise the
key disclosures the company has made on its accounting for leases including on the transitional
provision and effect of the transition to AASB 16 from AASB 117.
Attachments:
3087088_1_HI6025-Assignment-T1-2019-1-.pdf

Students are required to research a recent legal case where an Audit firm was sued for
professional negligence. Students are required to analyse the root causes and the
pertinent issues from their selected case and then specify what measures can be taken
by auditors in the audit approach and in other ways, to minimise the risk of litigation
and ensure professional integrity and reputation.
Learning Outcomes:
? Demonstrate an understanding of the reporting requirements of
auditing standards (ULO 1)
? Demonstrate an understanding of the auditor’s professional, legal and
ethical responsibilities to their clients and third parties (ULO 2)
? Understand the audit planning procedures, evaluate the business risk
and assess the internal control (ULO 4)
? Prepare auditing procedures for transactions and balances by
conducting control and substantive tests (ULO 5)
Assignment Specifications
Purpose
This assignment aims to enhance students’ critical thinking skills and higher order application abilities
by researching and analysing a legal case involving the litigation of an auditor/audit firm. Students
will need to propose and document mitigating measures to address the risk of litigation and make
appropriate recommendations to the audit approach, in terms of the audit strategy adopted, the
audit procedures required in the audit program and other appropriate ways for the auditor to
mitigate against both professional reputational damage and financial losses.
The assignment structure must be as follows:
1. Holmes Institute Assignment Cover Sheet – Full Name, Student No., Campus, Session No.
2. Executive Summary
• The Executive summary should be concise and not involve too much detail.
• It should make commentary on the main points only and follow the sequence of the report.
• Write the Executive Summary after the report is completed, and once you have an overview
of the whole text.
• The Executive Summary appears on the first page of the report.
3. Contents Page – This needs to show a logical listing of all the sub-headings of the report’s
contents. Note this is excluded from the total word count.
4. Introduction – A short paragraph which includes background, scope and the main points raised
in order of importance. There should be a brief conclusion statement at the end of the
Introduction.
5. Main Body Paragraphs with numbered sub-headings – Detailed information which elaborates on
the main points raised in the Introduction. Each paragraph should begin with a clear topic
sentence, then supporting sentences with facts and evidence obtained from research and finish
with a concluding sentence at the end.
6. Conclusion – A logical and coherent evaluation based on a thorough and an objective assessment
of the research performed.
7. Appendices – Include any additional explanatory information which is supplementary and/ or
graphical to help communicate the main ideas made in the report. Refer to the appendices in the
main body paragraphs, as and where appropriate. (Note this is excluded from the total word count.)
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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf company has several weaknesses under their control, but also a few strengths which completely outweighs the negative. While most coffee retailers, such as Starbucks, offer a department store type of feel by quickly serving customers in a get-in, get-out fashion, there is a growing market for more warm, cozy, and relaxing cafes (ReComparison, 2012). This is one of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s greatest strengths, by presenting itself as a boutique style café appealing to those seeking the personal touch they offer. In a world full of similar coffee’s, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf represents originality in the industry by attracting millennials need for self-identity. Another prodigious strength Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has is remaining a privately held company, so as to better manage its coffee bean sourcing and commitment to quality for its customers benefits. By having total control, enhancing the quality of products they offer has become instrumental to their business model, and rightfully so. As Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is considered a mid-sized specialty coffee retailer, the quality and variety of beverages allows them to sit comfortably between “big” coffee and “hip” coffee companies and compete (Erica, 2017). By remaining a privately held company, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is able to quietly yet steadily grow the brand across the globe, with the most recent developments being in North America from Asia.
The weaknesses Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf endures are troubling, however there are constant changes being made to ensure the company is adhering to their commitment to quality and target markets. The first weakness Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf suffers from is a lack of wide target markets, as instead they prefer to appeal most notably to millennials. If targeting primarily millennials, the company will lose potential market share from many other consumer demographics. The appeal of hand-crafted coffee is not restricted to only younger demographics, and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is essentially limiting their growth potential in doing so. Also, millennials and younger demographics typically have less spending power, so even if marketing to a young consumer is successful, they may not necessarily purchase anything regardless of cost. With this diminished spending power comes cost-conscious coffee decisions, introducing new competitive forces such as food chains offering a $1 cup of coffee, as is the case with McDonalds, Jack In The Box, and Carl’s Jr. Another weakness the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has is its franchisee’s policy, which significantly limits its potential for exponential growth and increased competitiveness. Their current policy has a very stringent list of requirements, inhibiting ambitious owners from “trying out” a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf store (Gleeson, 2019). Franchisers must have a substantial amount of experience in operating food and beverage stores, with roughly $3 to $5 million in working capital to open the 15 or more stores required (Gleeson, 2019). The days of single franchise locations and fading out as companies embrace multistore owners. Due to these reasons, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has restricted itself from acquiring more investors and brand recognition to the masses. To Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, however, the benefit of identifying only the highest qualified individuals to preserve the company’s brand name and commitment to quality outweighs the negative franchise policy requirements.
Competitive Analysis:
Within the boutique coffee and tea retail industry are several major competitors such as Starbucks, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Dunkin’ Doughnuts, Peet’s Coffee and Tea, and finally The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. In comparison to our target market in Canada, the major competitors are Starbucks Coffee Canada, Tim Hortons, and The Second Cup. It may seem as though the Canadian market is not as competitive, but Tim Hortons retains about four times the coffee market share of Starbucks in the country, signifying a large hurdle to overcome. The prices charged by each key competitor in both markets can be seen in the following table. To keep prices relative, the baseline coffee product and price used is a medium vanilla latte for comparison.
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Michelle’s Monopoly Mutant Turtles (MMMT) has the exclusive right to sell Mutant Turtle t-shirts in the United States. The demand for these t-shirts is Q ? 10,000/P 2 . The firm’s shortrun cost is SRTC ? 2000 ? 5Q, and its long-run cost is LRTC ? 6Q. a. What price should MMMT charge to maximize profit in the short run? What quantity does it sell, and how much profit does it make? Would it be better off shutting down in the short run?What price should MMMT charge in the long run? What quantity does it sell and how much profit does it make? Would it be better off shutting down in the long run?
c. Can we expect MMMT to have lower marginal cost in the short run than in the long run? Explain why.