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B.Tech | III | I | R15 | November/December - 2017

Answer PaperPaper Code: 125EGMaximum Marks: 75Time: 3 hours

Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.

Part A

1

Write notes on the following briefly:

25 marks
a

Demand forecasting

2 marks

Answer

Demand forecasting is the process of predicting future demand for a firm's products or services based on past data, market trends, and economic indicators. It helps management in production planning, inventory control, and capital investment decisions.

b

Managerial economics

3 marks

Answer

Managerial economics is the application of economic theory and quantitative methods to business decision-making. It bridges the gap between abstract economic concepts and practical managerial problems, focusing on resource allocation, pricing, and profit maximization.

c

Isocosts and their characteristics

2 marks

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d

Law of returns

3 marks

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e

Limitations of sole proprietorship

2 marks

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f

Monopolistic competition

3 marks

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g

Various kinds of debentures

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h

Working capital cycle and its components

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i

DuPont Chart

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j

Leverage ratios

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Part B

210 marks
a

Discuss the nature and scope of managerial economics.

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b

Explain the influencing factors of the elasticity of demand.

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310 marks
a

Narrate the law of demand and its exceptions.

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b

Elucidate the scope of managerial economics.

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410 marks
a

Explain the importance of Cobb-Douglas production function.

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b

From the following information, calculate the break-even point in units and sale values; Output 3000 units, Selling price per unit Rs.30, Variable cost per unit Rs.20, Total fixed cost Rs.20, 000

5 marks

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510 marks
a

Sale of product amounts to 200 units per month at Rs.10 per unit. Fixed overhead cost is Rs. 400 per month and variable cost Rs.6 per unit. There is a proposal to reduce prices by 10 per cent. Calculate present P/V ratio. How many units must be sold to earn the present total profits?

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b

What are the managerial uses of Breakeven Analysis?

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610 marks
a

Describe the features of perfect competition.

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b

What are the differences between monopoly and perfect competition?

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710 marks
a

Elucidate the pros and cons of Joint Stock Company.

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b

Explain the objectives of the pricing.

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810 marks
a

Outline the significance of capital budgeting.

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b

Determine the average rate of return for a period for a project which requires Cash- outlay of Rs.10,000 and generates cash inflows of Rs.2,000, Rs.4,000, Rs.3,000 and Rs.2, 000 in the first, second, third, and fourth year respectively.

5 marks

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910 marks
a

What are the sources of raising capital? Explain.

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b

The initial cash outlay of a project is Rs.50, 000 and it generates cash inflows of Rs.20, 000, Rs.15, 000, Rs. 25, 000 and Rs.10, 000 in four years. Using profitability index method, appraise profitability of the proposed investment assuming 10% rate of discount.

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1010 marks
a

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of double entry book keeping.

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b

Mr. Normal has the following transactions in the month of April. Write Journal Entries for the transactions: 10th April: Commenced business with a capital of Rs.1,00,000; 11th April: Purchased goods from Veeru for Rs.20,000; 13th April: Purchased Goods for Cash Rs. 15,000; 14th April: Purchased Goods from Abhiram for cash Rs.9,000; 16th April: Bought Goods from Shyam on credit Rs.12,000; 17th April: Sold goods worth Rs.15,000 to Tarun; 19th April: Sold goods for cash Rs.20,000; 20th April: Sold goods to Utsav for cash Rs.6,000; 21st April: Sold goods to Pranav on credit Rs.17,000; 22nd April: Returned goods to Veeru Rs. 3,000.

5 marks

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11

From the following Trial Balance of Gurdeep Singh as at 31st December, 2007, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet. Also include adjustments: Wages Rs. 2,100 unpaid; General Expenses include Insurance Rs. 600 paid till 31st March 2008; Provision for doubtful debts 5%; Depreciate Land/Building 2%, Machinery 10%, Furniture 15%; Loan interest outstanding; Closing stock Rs. 14,900.

10 marks

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