Syntax is often about how the brain makes “first guesses.” C…

Syntax is often about how the brain makes “first guesses.” Consider the sentence that contains what is called a garden path effect: “The lawyer told the witness that he lied was wrong.” This is a good sentence of English, but on first or even second read, it may seem ungrammatical. (The reading should be something like, the lawyer told the witness that it was wrong for him to lie). Why does the brain initially think “that he lied” is the end of the thought? How does this “Garden Path” effect mirror the way the insurance company is reading the contract? Answer in 2-3 sentences

Q3 (12.5 points): Joe is not Justin’s only friend.  Amy Schn…

Q3 (12.5 points): Joe is not Justin’s only friend.  Amy Schnell – when not focused on Disaster Epidemiology — has been trying to think about how she also might be able to help Justin. Amy points out that there is more to do than just segmenting the market — proper targeting is equally important. Before she talks to Justin he wanted to just double check with you. Once he has segmented the market, what are three factors Justin should consider when trying determine what segment(s) to target?

On January 1, 2023, Fan Corp. (Fan) acquires $300,000 of Spy…

On January 1, 2023, Fan Corp. (Fan) acquires $300,000 of Spy Inc. 9% bonds at a price of $278,384. The interest is payable each December 31, and the bonds mature on December 31, 2025. The investment will provide Fan with a 12% yield. Fan applies IFRS (effective interest method), accounts for this investment using the amortized cost model and needs to record the required transactions listed below. Bond Details Date Cash Received Interest Revenue Discount Amortization Carrying Value 01-Jan-23       $278,384 31-Dec-23 $27,000 $33,406 $6,406   284,790 31-Dec-24 27,000 34,175 7,175   291,965 31-Dec-25 27,000 35,035 8,035   300,000 Additionally, the fair value of the bonds is $280,500 at December 31, 2023, $290,000 at December 31, 2024 and $300,000 at December 31, 2025. Required: a) Prepare the journal entry to record the bond purchase. (2 marks) b) Prepare the journal entry to record interest received on December 31, 2025. (3 marks) c) Prepare the journal entry to record the maturity of the bond. (2 marks) d) Prepare the journal entry for the disposal of the investment if Fan had sold the bond on December 31, 2024 for $285,270 instead of holding the bond to maturity.  Assume that 2024 interest received and interest income has already been recorded. (3 marks)