Binding arbitration is a method of handling disputes between investors and stockbrokers

Carter bought 10 acres of vacant land for $20,000 per acre, making a cash down payment of $20,000, and executing a straight note and a blanket deed of trust for the balance. As a part of the note, the lender agreed that when Carter made an additional payment of $20,000 on the principal, the trustee would issue a partial reconveyance for one acre. Carter has paid a total of $40,000 on the note and now owns two acres free and clear. The percentage of his equity in the encumbered property:

A: Has been eliminated; B: Remains the same; C: Has increased; D: Has decreased.

Which of the following actions would increase the number of containers in use in a Kanban system?

A) using larger containers that can hold more parts than before B) less demand for the part held by the container C) faster processing time for the part held by the container D) increased waiting time for the container