Explain the changes in the tolerance of both shaft and hole, and give an indication of what this means to the manufacture of the parts.

A pulley is designed to fit on a 90mm diameter shaft with a medium drive fit.

After a design review it is decided that a more positive drive transfer mechanism is required and a rectangular key is added.

This results in a fit between the hole in the pulley and the shaft being changed to a close running fit.

a) Explain the changes in the tolerance of both shaft and hole, and give an
indication of what this means to the manufacture of the parts.

If the Fed decides to raise interest rates next year, what effect would rising rates have upon the following: (1) Consumer financing for big-ticket items such as autos and homes; (2) the present and future values of annuities; (3) the NPV calculation; (4) the WACC; (5) corporate earnings ?

If the Fed decides to raise interest rates next year, what effect would rising rates have upon the following: (1) Consumer financing for big-ticket items such as autos and homes; (2) the present and future values of annuities; (3) the NPV calculation; (4) the WACC; (5) corporate earnings ?