Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: The two-year interest rate is 10% and the expected

The two-year interest rate is 10% and the expected annual inflation rate is 5%. a. What is the expected real interest rate? b. If the expected rate of inflation suddenly rises to 7%, what does Fishe...

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Q: Ms. T. Potts, the treasurer of Ideal China,

Ms. T. Potts, the treasurer of Ideal China, has a problem. The company has just ordered a new kiln for $400,000. Of this sum, $50,000 is described by the supplier as an installation cost. Ms. Potts do...

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Q: Company Q’s current return on equity (ROE) is 14%.

Company Q’s current return on equity (ROE) is 14%. It pays out one-half of earnings as cash dividends (pay-out ratio = .5). Current book value per share is $50. Book value per share will grow as Q rei...

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Q: Here are the prices of three bonds with 10-year maturities

Here are the prices of three bonds with 10-year maturities: Bond Coupon (%)………………Price (%) 2%......................................81.62% 4…………………………………..98.39 8………………………………...133.42 If coupons are...

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Q: Is the yield on high-coupon bonds more likely to be

Is the yield on high-coupon bonds more likely to be higher than that on low-coupon bonds when the term structure is upward-sloping or when it is downward-sloping? Explain.

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Q: Which of the following statements are true? The opportunity cost

Which of the following statements are true? The opportunity cost of capital: a. Equals the interest rate at which the company can borrow. b. Depends on the risk of the cash flows to be valued. c....

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Q: A bond’s credit rating provides a guide to its price. As

A bond’s credit rating provides a guide to its price. As we write this in early 2015, Aaa bonds yield 3.4% and Baa bonds yield 4.4%. If some bad news causes a 10% five-year bond to be unexpectedly dow...

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Q: Ten years ago, in 2007, George Reeby founded a small

Ten years ago, in 2007, George Reeby founded a small mail-order company selling high-quality sports equipment. Since those early days Reeby Sports has grown steadily and been consistently profitable....

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Q: Construct a new version of Table 4.7, assuming that

Construct a new version of Table 4.7, assuming that the concatenator division grows at 20%, 12%, and 6%, instead of 12%, 9%, and 6%. You will get negative early free cash flows. a. Reca...

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Q: Mr. Art Deco will be paid $100,000 one

Mr. Art Deco will be paid $100,000 one year hence. This is a nominal flow, which he discounts at an 8% nominal discount rate: PV =_10__0_,0_0_0_ = $92,593 1.08 The inflation rate is 4%. Calculate the...

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