Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: The most recent financial statements for Tran Co. are shown here

The most recent financial statements for Tran Co. are shown here: Assets and costs are proportional to sales. The company maintains a constant 40 percent dividend payout ratio and a constant debt-eq...

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Q: Consider the following income statement for the Heir Jordan Corporation:

Consider the following income statement for the Heir Jordan Corporation: A 20 percent growth rate in sales is projected. Prepare a pro forma income statement assuming costs vary with sales and the d...

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Q: First City Bank pays 7.5 percent simple interest on its

First City Bank pays 7.5 percent simple interest on its savings account balances, whereas Second City Bank pays 7.5 percent interest compounded annually. If you made a deposit of $8,600 in each bank,...

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Q: Nightwish Corp. shows the following information on its 2021 income statement

Nightwish Corp. shows the following information on its 2021 income statement: Sales = $336,000; Costs = $194,700; Other expenses = $9,800; Depreciation expense = $20,600; Interest expense = $14,200; T...

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Q: Imprudential, Inc., has an unfunded pension liability of $450

Imprudential, Inc., has an unfunded pension liability of $450 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 $2

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

In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held. The winner’s prize money was $150. In 2019, the winner’s check was $2.25 million. What was the percentage increase per year in the winner’s che...

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Q: The “Brasher doubloon,” which was featured in the plot of

The “Brasher doubloon,” which was featured in the plot of the Raymond Chandler novel, The High Window, was sold at auction in 2018 for a reported $5.5 million. The coin had a face value of $15 when it...

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Q: Refer back to the Series EE savings bonds we discussed at the

Refer back to the Series EE savings bonds we discussed at the very beginning of the chapter. a. Assuming you purchased a $50 face value bond, what is the exact rate of return you would earn if you hel...

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Q: Suppose you are still committed to owning a $275,000

Suppose you are still committed to owning a $275,000 Ferrari (see Problem 9). If you believe your mutual fund can achieve an annual rate of return of 11.2 percent and you want to buy the car in 9 year...

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