Answer:
A: Optimization in differences
B: Optimization in levels
C: Optimization in differences
D: Optimization in levels
Explanation:
Optimization in levels <em>Vs.</em> Optimization in differences
Optimization in levels is a method of selecting different alternatives on the basis of calculating net benefits( net benefits = benefits - costs) a person realizes from those alternatives.
Optimization in differences, on the other hand, is a method of selecting different alternatives on the basis of calculating change in levels of costs and change in levels of benefits to derive net change in benefits.
How to choose?
<u>Optimization in levels</u>: (net benefit) look at total benefit – total cost
<u>Optimization in differences</u>: look at the change in the net benefit of one option compared to another
I would say that renting and leasing an apartment are not the same thing, and I would choose A. False. Renting usually means you have a month-to-month agreement. Leasing usually means you have a much longer agreement.
However, I am not entirely sure.
Answer
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Explanation
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The Current yield on the bonds are calculated as :
Current yield = Annual coupon payments/ Current price
Here, we assume the face value of the bond to be $1000
Annual coupon payments are 10.6% of the face value or 0.106*1000 = 106
Current price = 108.1% of the face value = 1.081* 1000 = 1081
Current Yield = 106/1081
Current Yield = 0.098057 = 9.8057%
Current Yield = 9.81% (Rounded to two decimals)
