$(4$ pts$)$ Packer, Inc., a U$.$S$.$ producer of tablet computers, plans to establish a subsidiary in Mexico in order to penetrate the Mexican market. Packer's executives believe that the Mexican peso's value is relatively strong and will weaken against the dollar over time. If their expectations about the peso value are correct, how will this affect the feasibility of the project? Explain.

$(4$ pts$)$ Raider Chemical Co$.$ and Ram, Inc., had similar intentions to reduce the volatility of their cash flows. Raider implemented a long$-$range plan to establish $40$ percent of its business in Canada. Ram, Inc., implemented a long$-$range plan to establish $30$ percent of its business in Europe and Asia, scattered among $12$ different countries. Which company will more effectively reduce cash flow volatility once the plans are achieved?

$(4$ pts$)$ According to the readings provided about Walmart's acquisition of Massmart, briefly explain the potential motive for Walmart to acquire Massmart.

$(4$ pts$)$ According to the readings provided about Walmart's acquisition of Massmart, briefly explain who was the major opponent to WalMart acquiring Massmart and why?