Answer:
The answer is option “d” – selling PAI stock short.
Explanation : Short selling should be done only when the share prices are expected to fall. In this case PAI stocks are set to rise in a gradual manner and short selling will lead to losses.
Answer:
The principle of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics that Gilbert violated is:
Judgement (as related to full disclosure of personal involvement).
Explanation:
Gilbert is required by the Judgement Principle to "disclose those conflicts of interest that cannot reasonably be avoided or escaped." Since Gilbert professionally believes that the software meets specifications, secures documents, and satisfies user requirements, it is not quite apparent if he violated any principle. However, he could have informed his client of his personal interest in the software and also presented other software packages of other companies from which the client could make its independent choice.
The standard deviation of sample equals: 11
Explanation:
Given:
variance of sample (
) = 121
no, of observations made = 441
standard deviation = ?
By using the formula:
Standard deviation (S) = 
= 
= 
= 11
Hence the standard deviation is equal to 11.
Answer:
$60
Explanation:
An individual buys stock at $40 per share. Many years later, the individual dies when the market value is $60. The estate distributes the shares to a beneficiary when the stock is worth $70. Therefore the cost basis to the beneficiary is
The cost basis by definition is usually equal to the fair market value of the property or asset at the time of the decedent's death or when the actual transfer of assets was made.
However for the purpose to be served to reduce the tax due on the inheritance, we have chosen to opt for the fair market value of the property or asset at the time of the decedent's death which is $60
