Answer and Explanation:
a. Here it is reasonable to presume that the treasury bond generates high returns when there is a recession.
b. The calculation of the expected rate of return and the standard deviation for each investment is shown below:
For stocks
= (Expected return of the boom × weightage of boom) + (expected return of the normal economy × weightage of normal economy) + (expected return of the recession × weightage of recession)
= (29% × 0.30) + (18% × 0.50) + (-4% × 0.20)
= 8.7% + 9% - 0.80%
= 16.9%
For bonds
= (Expected return of the boom × weightage of boom) + (expected return of the normal economy × weightage of normal economy) + (expected return of the recession × weightage of recession)
= (6% × 0.30) + (9% × 0.50) + (16% × 0.20)
= 1.8% + 4.5% + 3.2%
= 9.5%
Now the standard deviation calculation is to be shown in the excel spreadsheet
For the stock it is 11.48%
And, for the bond it is 3.5%
c. The investment that should be prefer could be computed by determine the coefficient of variation which is shown below:
Formula i.e. used is
= Standard deviation ÷ expected return
For stock, it is
= 16.9% ÷ 11.48%
= 1.47
And, for bonds it is
= 9.5% ÷ 3.5%
= 2.71
Since for the bonds the coefficient of variation is greater so the same is to be considered
Therefore the bond should be prefer
Answer:
a.borrowers gain at the expense of lenders.
Explanation:
Suppose the annual rate of inflation has been 3 percent during each of the last three years and that borrowers and lenders have come to expect this rate of inflation. If the inflation rate unexpectedly rises, then borrowers gain at the expense of lenders.
As inflation increases, two things happen
1. The amount of interest paid to lenders technically becomes of smaller value and lenders are loosing while borrowers are paying lesser
2. As inflation sets in, wages are increased to compensate for inflation and since the borrower already owed money before the inflation occurred, now he or she has more money in his or her paycheck to pay off the debt.
Answer:
Results are below.
Explanation:
<u>First, we need to calculate the selling price per composite unit:</u>
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selling price per composite unit= 1,280*0.6 + 530*0.4
selling price per composite unit= $980
<u>Now, the unitary variable cost per composite unit:</u>
Variable cost per composite unit= 780*0.6 + 280*0.4
Variable cost per composite unit= $580
<u>To calculate the break-even point in units, we need to use the following formula:</u>
Break-even point in units= fixed costs/ contribution margin per composite unit
Break-even point in units= 150,000 / (980 - 580)
Break-even point in units= 375
<u>Finally, the number of units per product:</u>
Desks= 375*0.6= 225
Chairs= 375*0.4= 150
Answer:
$29,400; $29,400 and $18,400
Explanation:
Value of parcel of land = $69,800 with a basis = $58,800
Harry's basis is equal to cash contributed which is $29,400
Hermione's basis is equal to cash contributed which is $29,400
Ron's basis = Basis of parcel of land - Mortgage value
= $58,800 - $40,400
= $18,400
Answer:
3) a watchdog group.
Explanation:
"Citizens for a Greener America" is an organization that tries to monitor the carbon footprint of other institutions and then will make the information they discover public.
"Citizens for a Greener America" acts as a watchdog group that tries to discover and make public undesirable activities carried out by government, public or private organizations.
