Answer:
C. Less than the variance of each asset, except when the two assets are perfectly positively correlated.
Explanation:
In diversification, there is the less risk in the portfolio that can be determined by the standard deviation. Also the risk can decrease at the time when the asset is lower than the perfect correlation and the same should be place in portfolio. Now if the asset along perfect positive correlation place in the portfolio so the the portfolio risk could be large than the risk of the individuals assets
Answer: B
Explanation:
A vertical integration is where a company owns another company in the same production line.
For example a company that bakes bread has a farm where wheat is cultivated, a marketing company and retail locations for the sale of the bread.
The advantages of Vertical integration include:
a. It reduces costs.
b. It increases efficiency.
c. It gives the firm greater control of the production process.
A major disadvantage of vertical integration is it requires huge capital outlay.
Answer:
c. 7%
Explanation:
According to the given scenario, the computation of the annual stated interest rate on the bonds is shown below:-
Sated interest Rate = Cash interest ÷ Face Value of the bond × 2
= $7,000÷ $200,000 × 2
= 7%
Therefore for computing the annual stated interest rate on the bonds we simply applied the above formula. hence the correct option is c
We can calculate for the total stockholders’ equity by using
the formula:
Total stockholders’ equity = Number of Shares * Price per
Share – Deficit Balance
Substituting our given values:
Total stockholders’ equity = 19,000 shares * ($12 / share) - $75,000
Total stockholders’ equity = $153,000
