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3 years ago

Which of the following statements about investing is FALSE?

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hoa [83]3 years ago

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Answer:

Investing is a guaranteed way to grow your money. FALSE (IT is not 100% guaranteed, as all money can be lost in failed investment)

Investing is best for long-term financial goals, like paying for retirement. TRUE

Investing is riskier than putting money in a savings account. TRUE

On average, investing money in the stock market earns a higher return than putting money in a savings account: TRUE

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b. protects the current shareholders against a dilution of their ownership interests.

Explanation:

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Given:

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Rate of interest (r) = 1.6% = 0.016 / 4 = 0.004

Future value = $280,000

Present value = ?

Computation of present value deposit today:

$Present\ value = \frac{Future\ value}{(1+r)^n}\\\\Present\ value = \frac{280,000}{(1+0.004)^{64}}\\\\Present\ value = \frac{280,000}{1.291}\\\\Present\ value = 216,886.135$

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YoYo Fashion December 31, 2013 balance sheet showed total common equity of $5,500,000 and 250,000 shares outstanding. During 201

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Answer:

$23.6 per share

Explanation:

Given that,

Total common equity = $5,500,000

Shares outstanding = 250,000

Net income = $525,000

Dividends paid out = $125,000

Total value at the end:

= Total common equity + Net income - Dividends paid out

= $5,500,000 + $525,000 - $125,000

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= $5,900,000 ÷ 250,000

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pochemuha

Answer:

A) the total units to be accounted for = 23,980 + 4,600 = 28,580 units

B) the total material equivalent units = 23,980 finished units + 4,600 = 28,580 units

total conversion equivalent units = 23,980 finished units + (4,600 x 30%) = 23,980 + 1,380 = 25,360

C) cost reconciliation schedule:

Cost accounted to finished goods 23,980 x (12 + 8) = $479,600

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material work in process 4,600 x 12 = $55,200

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total cost $545,840

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