Which of the following statements about the relationship between the financial market and the

There are three economy situations and two stocks Information is as follows Economy Stock A Stock B Booming 0.3 10 20 Neutral 0.

Bumek [7]

Answer:

a) A = 4.50% and B = 2.00%

b) SD for A = 4.15 %

c) Portfolio Return = 3.0%

Explanation:

a) Expected Returns for Both A and B respectively:

In order to calculate the expected returns, let's categorize the given data first.

Economy Probability Stock A Stock B

Booming 0.30 10% 20%

Neutral 0.30 5% 0%

Recession 0.40 0% -10% (not 10%)

So,

Expected Return for Stock A:

A = Sum of (all Probability x Stock A)

A = (0.30 x 0.10) + (0.30 x 0.05) + (0.40 x 0.00)

A = 0.045

A = 4.50 %

Return for Stock B:

B = Sum of all Probability x Stock B

B = (0.30 x 0.20) + (0.30 x 0.00) + (0.40 x -0.10)

B = 0.002

B = 2.0%

b) Standard Deviation /Risk for Stock A:

SD for A = Sum (Square Root (Probability*(Stock A Return - Expected Return of Stock A)²) )

SD for A = $\sqrt{0.30*(0.10-0.045)^2 + 0.30*(0.05-0.045)^2+0.40*(0.00-0.045)^2}$

SD for A = 0.0415

SD for A = 4.15%

c) Portfolio Return Given that:

Value Weight Return

Stock A 4000 0.4 4.50%

Stock B 6000 0.6 2.0%

10000

Portfolio Return = Sum of ( Weight x Return)

= (0.4 x 0.045) + (0.6 x 0.02)

= 0.03

Portfolio Return = 3%

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3 years ago

At an inflation rate of 7 percent, the purchasing power of $3 would be cut in half in 10.25 years. how long to the nearest year

lyudmila [28]

The applicable formula is;
A = P(1-r)^n

Where;
A = Final purchasing power
P = Current purchasing power
r = inflation
n = Number of years when P changes to A

Confirming the first claim:
A = 1/2P (to be confirmed)
P = $3
r = 7% = 0.07
n = 10.25 years

Using the formula;
A = 3(1-0.07)^10.25 = 3(0.475) ≈ 3(0.5) = $1.5
And therefore, A = 1/2P after 10.25 years.

Now, give;
P = $9
A = 1/4P = $9/4 = $2.25
r = 6.5% = 0.065
n = ? (nearest year).

Substituting;
2.25 = 9(1-0.065)^n
2.25/9 = (1-0.065)^n
0.25 = (1-0.065)^n
ln (0.25)= n ln(1-0.065)
-1.3863 = -0.0672n
n = (-1.3863)/(-0.0672) = 20.63 years

To nearest year;
n = 21 years

Therefore, it would take approximately 21 years fro purchasing power to reduce by 4. That is, from $9 to $2.25.

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3 years ago

Which one of the following reports helps track past due bills and bills that are due shortly? Multiple Choice Accounts Payable A

Alenkasestr [34]

Answer:

Accounts Payable Aging Summary

Explanation:

The account payable aging summary refers to the summary of the past due bills and the bills which are due shortly. It shows the amount which we have to pay in the prescribed time limit i.e 30 days 45 days etc

Therefore the reports which is needed to track the past due bills and that are due shortly we called as the account payable aging summary

Hence, the first option is correct

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3 years ago

A firm pursuing a strategy based on customization and variety will tend to structure and manage its supply chain to accommodate

Neko [114]

Answer:

A firm pursuing a strategy based on customization and variety will tend to structure and manage its supply chain to accommodate more _variation__ than a firm pursuing a strategy based on low cost and high volume

Explanation:

The variation of the product means any change which changes the "physical attributes of an item" or the terms in which it is marketed "as altering the colour of a sugar pack. This is achieved by companies to increase their own market share.

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3 years ago

The XYZ Corporation has a distinct division of labor, consistent rules, and a clear hierarchy. Managers maintain distance betwee

Mamont248 [21]

Answer:

A bureaucracy

Explanation:

Bureaucracy is an organisational structure that is aimed at maintaining uniformity and control in an organisation.

This is achieved through established processes and ways of interaction between staff.

Bureaucracy is characterised by multiple layers and complex processes that makes actions and decisions slow.

This is exemplified in the given scenario where XYZ Corporation has a distinct division of labor, consistent rules, and a clear hierarchy. Managers maintain distance between themselves and subordinates, and promotions are awarded based on technical expertise.

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2 years ago