Questions from General Finance


Q: You’re looking at some corporate bonds issued by Ford, and you

You’re looking at some corporate bonds issued by Ford, and you are trying to determine what the nominal interest rate should be on them. You have determined that the real risk-free interest rate is 3....

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Q: You want to invest your savings of $20,000 in

You want to invest your savings of $20,000 in government securities for the next 2 years. Currently, you can invest either in a security that pays interest of 8% per year for the next 2 years or in a...

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Q: If yields on Treasury securities were currently as follows:

If yields on Treasury securities were currently as follows: TERM…………………………………….YIELD 6 months…………………………………………….1.0% 1 year…………………………………………………..1.7% 2 years…………………………………………………2.1% 3 years………………………………...

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Q: Currently you have $50,000 that you would like to

Currently you have $50,000 that you would like to invest for 2 years and are considering buying a government security maturing in 1 year that pays 3% annually. If you do this, you will also have to pu...

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Q: The William B. Waugh Corporation is a regional Toyota dealer.

The William B. Waugh Corporation is a regional Toyota dealer. The firm sells new and used trucks and is actively involved in the parts business. During the most recent year, the company generated sale...

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Q: Sales for L. B. Menielle, Inc. during the

Sales for L. B. Menielle, Inc. during the past year amounted to $5 million. The firm provides parts and supplies for oil field service companies. Gross profits for the year were $3 million. Operating...

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Q: Sandersen, Inc. sells minicomputers. During the past year,

Sandersen, Inc. sells minicomputers. During the past year, the company’s sales were $3 million. The cost of its merchandise sold came to $2 million, and cash operating expenses were $400,000; deprecia...

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Q: Interpret the following information regarding Maness Corporation’s statement of cash flows.

Interpret the following information regarding Maness Corporation’s statement of cash flows. Cash flow from operations Net income……………………………………………………………………$ 370 Depreciation expense………………………………………………...

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Q: What is the purpose of holding inventory? Name several types of

What is the purpose of holding inventory? Name several types of inventory and describe their purpose.

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Q: Prepare a statement of cash flows for Abrahams Manufacturing Company for the

Prepare a statement of cash flows for Abrahams Manufacturing Company for the year ended December 31, 2015. Interpret your results. Abrahams Manufacturing Company Income Statement for the Year Ende...

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