Model Paper no 1 ETCE -312 Compulsory question 1. a) b) c) d) Write Short notes on the following Cross elasticity of demand Time value of money Opportunity costs Depreciation (25 marks) Section I 2. What do you understand by elasticity of demand? Why demand curve is downward sloping Or 3. Discuss about Indian Financial System. How does it help the economic growth? (12.5 marks) Section II 4. How break even analysis is helpful in pricing decisions? What are its limitations? Or 5. What are the important financial statements? How will you prepare profit and loss account? (12.5 marks) Section III 6. What is the difference between a partnership firm and a joint stock company? Or 7. What are the functions of a commercial bank? What are the products available based upon technology (12.5 marks) Section IV 8. Small computers purchased by a public utility company costs Rs 7000/each. Past records indicate that they should have a useful life of 5 years after which they will be disposed off with no salvage value. The company currently has a cost of 7%. Determine: a) Depreciation charge during the years 1, 2 & 3. b) Book value of the computers and the end of year 3. Or 9. What do you think are the main causes of inflation? Out of the two evils – inflation and deflation, which is better and why? (12.5 marks)