Answer:
The correct answer is option b.
Explanation:
If the federal fund's rates were above the targeted rate, the Fed would need to move it towards the targeted rate. To move the interest rate towards the targeted rate, the government would need to increase the money supply. This can be done by buying bonds. When the Fed buys bonds they pay for it, this causes the money supply to increase. As the supply curve shifts to the right, the interest rate will fall down.
Answer:
$2,222,222.22
Explanation:
The data provided in the question
Annual scholarship provided = $100,000
Guaranteed rate of return = 4.5%
So by considering the above information, the amount i.e deposited today is
= Annual scholarship provided ÷ Guaranteed rate of return
= $100,000 ÷ 4.50%
= $2,222,222.22
By dividing the annual scholarship by the rate of return we can get the deposited amount
Answer: Generally, when trying to solve a complex accounting problem in which there are obstacles and little knowledge about the subject, the most advisable thing is to work from a conceptual framework which serves as a guide to find a reasonable answer to the problem in question. In this case Marla was clearly working with a conceptual framework, and instead Jacob was not.
