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species evolutionary tree.jpgThis diagram shows the increase in types of animal over time. What date would best replace the red “?” ?

plant types.jpgWhich of the following should take the place of the letter A in this diagram?

Which of the following taxonomic levels (ranks) is most inclusive (has the most types of organisms, is the biggest)?

What best describes the plant life cycle?

Here is a portion of the geologic time scale. Geologic time scale.jpgThe era labelled “A” is called the ________________? Spelling counts. [BLANK-1]

Geologic time scale c.jpgThe boundary between several periods is marked by a red arrow. The red arrow represents an important type of event in the history or life. True or False: These events (marked by the arrows) is often followed by a great increase in the number of species with a shift in species dominance.

Part II. Solve the following problems. (75 points) (If you look for partial credit, please show your work) Bookbinder Corporation: Income Statements for Year Ending December 31 (Millions of Dollars)   2022   2021 Sales $16,500   $15,000 Operating Costs Excluding depreciation 14,040   12,750 Depreciation and amortization 570   540 Earnings before interest and taxes $1,890   $1,710      Less interest 180   150 Pre-tax income $1,710   $1,560     Taxes (40%) 684   624 Net income available to common stockholders $1,026   $936 Common dividends $330   $300  Bookbinder Corporation: Balance Sheets as of December 31 (Millions of Dollars)   2022   2021 Assets       Cash $825   $750 Short-term investments 165   150 Accounts receivable 4,125   3,750 Inventories 2,475   2,250   Total current assets $7,590   $6,900   Net plant and equipment 5,775   5,250 Total assets $13,365   $12,150         Liabilities and Equity       Accounts payable $1,650   $1,500 Accruals 825   750 Notes payable 576   300 Total current liabilities $3,051   2,550 Long-term debt 1,650   1,500 Total liabilities $4,701   $4,050 Common stock 6,468   6,600 Retained earnings 2,196   1,500 Total common equity $8,664   $8,100   Total liabilities and equity $13,365   12,150   1), Using Bookbinder Corporation’s financial statements (shown below), answer the following questions. (27 Points) a. What is the net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) for 2022？  b. What are the amounts of net operating working capital for both years? c. What are the amounts of total net operating capital for both years? d. What is the free cash flow for 2022? e. What is the ROIC for 2022? f. How much of the FCF did Bookbinder use for each of the following purposes: after-tax interest, net debt repayments, dividends, net stock repurchases, and net purchases of short-term investments? (Hint: Remember that a net use can be negative.  Also, the total FCF in part f should be equal to the FCF you calculate from part d)                                                   

A galvanometer is used to: A) Measure very small currentsB) Measure resistanceC) Measure voltage in a circuitD) Generate electric current

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?         

Part III. Bonus Question (7 points).