When buying or selling a futures contract, the trader commits what amount of funds the amount of the initial margin. A futures contract is a legal agreement to buy or sell assets, mainly commodities, at a set price but it will be delivered and paid for later. Based on the definition of a futures contract, the trader will have to commit to the initial amount that was set to be traded when the legal agreement was made.
Answer:
a. 2019 Operating cash flow
Welland Co. Operating Cash Flow for 2019
Particular Amount $
Sales 162500
Cost of goods sold 80000
Other Expenses 3300
Depreciation 9000 <u>92,300</u>
EBIT 70200
Less: Taxes 22295
Add :Depreciation <u>9000</u>
Operating Cash Flow $<u>56905</u>
b. Cash flow to creditors
Interest paid 6500
Add: Loan raised <u>7700</u>
Cash flow to creditors <u>14200</u>
c. Cash flow to Stockholders
Dividends Paid 8150
Less: Net Equity Raised <u>4500</u>
Cash flow to Stockholders <u>$3650</u>
d. Change in Net working Capital = Change in Current Assets - Change in Liabilities
Figures for Current Asset was not given, rather the Net Fixed asset is given $21,100 which is not a current asset.
Answer:
$619.75
Explanation:
This is a problem of future value with compounded interest.
The equation that describes the future value of an amount (P) deposited for a period of 'n' years at an annual rate (r) compounded quarterly is:

For a $550 investment at 4% per year for 3 years, the future value is:

In 3 years, Jose will have $619.75 available towards the down payment for his motorcycle.