Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: You own a portfolio that has $2,950 invested in Stock

You own a portfolio that has $2,950 invested in Stock A and $3,700 invested in Stock B. If the expected returns on these stocks are 11 percent and 15 percent, respectively, what is the expected return...

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Q: The Down and Out Co. just issued a dividend of

The Down and Out Co. just issued a dividend of $2.40 per share on its common stock. The company is expected to maintain a constant 5.5 percent growth rate in its dividends indefinitely. If the stock s...

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Q: You own 1,000 shares of stock in Avondale Corporation. You

You own 1,000 shares of stock in Avondale Corporation. You will receive a $2.30 per share dividend in one year. In two years, Avondale will pay a liquidating dividend of $53 per share. The required re...

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Q: In the previous problem, suppose you want only $750 total

In the previous problem, suppose you want only $750 total in dividends the first year. What will your homemade dividend be in two years?Previous problem:You own 1,000 shares of stock in Avondale Corpo...

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Q: Fly chucker Corporation is evaluating an extra dividend versus a

Fly chucker Corporation is evaluating an extra dividend versus a share repurchase. In either case, $9,000 would be spent. Current earnings are $1.30 per share, and the stock currently sells for $64 pe...

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Q: You’ve worked out a line of credit arrangement that allows

You’ve worked out a line of credit arrangement that allows you to borrow up to $50 million at any time. The interest rate is .64 percent per month. In addition, 5 percent of the amount that you borrow...

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Q: A bank offers your firm a revolving credit arrangement for

A bank offers your firm a revolving credit arrangement for up to $70 million at an interest rate of 2.3 percent per quarter. The bank also requires you to maintain a compensating balance of 4 percent...

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Q: Wildcat, Inc., has estimated sales (in millions) for the next

Wildcat, Inc., has estimated sales (in millions) for the next four quarters as follows:Sales for the first quarter of the year after this one are projected at $240 million. Accounts receivable at the...

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Q: Rework Problem 15 assuming:

Rework Problem 15 assuming:Problem 15:Wildcat, Inc., has estimated sales (in millions) for the next four quarters as follows:Wildcat’s purchases from suppliers in a quarter are equal...

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Q: Bird’s Eye Tree houses, Inc., a Kentucky company, has determined

Bird’s Eye Tree houses, Inc., a Kentucky company, has determined that a majority of its customers are located in the Pennsylvania area. It therefore is considering using a lockbox sy...

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