Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: A proposed cost-saving device has an installed cost of $735,000.

A proposed cost-saving device has an installed cost of $735,000. The device will be used in a five-year project but is classified as three-year MACRS property for tax purposes. The required initial ne...

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Q: In the previous problem, suppose a sales associate told you

In the previous problem, suppose a sales associate told you the policy costs $800,000. At what interest rate would this be a fair deal?Data from Problem 10:The Maybe Pay Life Insurance Co. is trying t...

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Q: Locate the Treasury bond in Figure 7.4 maturing in February

Locate the Treasury bond in Figure 7.4 maturing in February 2040. Is this a premium or a discount bond? What is its current yield? What is its yield to maturity? What is the bid-ask spread in dollars?...

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Q: According to the Census Bureau, in October 2016, the average

According to the Census Bureau, in October 2016, the average house price in the United States was $354,900. In October 2000, the average price was $215,100. What was the annual increase in the price o...

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Q: You’re trying to save to buy a new $245,000 Ferrari.

You’re trying to save to buy a new $245,000 Ferrari. You have $50,000 today that can be invested at your bank. The bank pays 4.3 percent annual interest on its accounts. How long will it be before you...

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Q: Imprudential, Inc., has an unfunded pension liability of $415 million

Imprudential, Inc., has an unfunded pension liability of $415 million that must be paid in 20 years. To assess the value of the firm’s stock, financial analysts want to discount this liability back to...

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Q: You have just received notification that you have won the

You have just received notification that you have won the $2 million first prize in the Centennial Lottery. However, the prize will be awarded on your 100th birthday (assuming you’re around to collect...

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Q: This question illustrates what is known as discount interest. Imagine

This question illustrates what is known as discount interest. Imagine you are discussing a loan with a somewhat unscrupulous lender. You want to borrow $25,000 for one year. The interest rate is 14.9...

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Q: Your coin collection contains fifty 1952 silver dollars. If your

Your coin collection contains fifty 1952 silver dollars. If your grandparents purchased them for their face value when they were new, how much will your collection be worth when you retire in 2067, as...

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Q: In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held.

In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held. The winner’s prize money was $150. In 2016, the winner’s check was $1,800,000. What was the percentage increase per year in the winner’s check...

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