Answer: From the comprehension , we can state the following two arguments:
<u><em>(a.) If a poor corn harvest is predicted, prices of corn futures rise.</em></u>
<u><em>(b.) If a bountiful corn harvest is predicted, prices of corn futures fall.</em></u>
Also, it has been predicted that much-needed rain for the corn-growing region will start tomorrow.
Now, if the following is true, then it weakens the above argument:<em><u> Agriculture experts announced today that a disease that has devastated some of the corn crop will spread widely before the end of the growing season.</u></em>
Since, it has already been predicted that it'll rain in requirements with the growth of the crop but if the crops are destroyed before the growing season , then there will be a decrease in cultivation and thus the prices will rise.
<u><em>Therefore, the correct option is (D)</em></u>
Answer:
d. 1.38
Explanation:
The computation of potential investment's profitability index is shown below:-
As we know that
Profitability index (PI) = PV of future cash flows ÷ Initial investment
Now
NPV = Present value of future cash flows - initial investment
$36,224 = Present value of future cash flows - $95,000
Present value of future cash flows = $36,224 + $95,000
= $131,224
So,
Profitability index = Present value of future cash flows ÷ Initial investment
= $131,224 ÷ $95,000
= 1.38
Therefore we have applied the above formula.
Answer:
23.77%
Explanation:
Given that,
Purchased a stock eight months ago for $36 a share
Today, you sold that stock for $41.50 a share
Return for 8 months:
= (selling price today ÷ Purchasing price)
= ($41.50 ÷ $36) - 1
= 15.28%
Annualized rate of return:
= (1 + Return for 8 months) ^(12 ÷ 8) - 1
= (1 + 15.28%)^(12 ÷ 8) - 1
= 23.77%
Hence, the annualized rate of return is 23.77%.
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Answer:
4.53%
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Expected return = ∑ (Return × probability)
Thus,
Expected return = (0.06 × 22) + (0.92 × 13) + (0.02 × (-15))
= 12.98%
Now,
Probability Return Probability × (Return-Expected Return)²
0.06 22 0.06 × (22% - 12.98%)² = 4.8816
0.92 13 0.92 × (13% - 12.98%)² = 0.000368
0.02 -15 0.02 × (-15% - 12.98%)² = 5.657608
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Total = 20.5396%
Standard deviation = 
= √(20.5396)
= 4.53%
