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Problem 3 Suppose that the risk-free interest rate is 10% per annum with continuous compounding and that the dividend yield on a

Flura [38]

Answer:

Please see explanation

Explanation:

To answer the given question, first we will calculate the theoretical future price which shall be determined using continuous compounding formula as follows:

Theoretical future price=400*e^(10%-4%)*4/12

=$408.08

The actual future price of a contract deliverable in 4 months is only $405 which means that the index future price is too low in relation to the index.

The suitable arbitrage strategy shall be:

1. to purchase the future contracts

2.Short sale the shares which are underlying the index

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3 years ago

Suppose the economy is initially at potential output and the quantity of aggregate output supplied increases. What information w

ankoles [38]

Answer:

We need to know if the price level is changing or not.

Explanation:

If the economy is at the potential output and the quantity of aggregate output supplied increases, we need to know if this increase is because of an increase in the price level.

If the aggregate price level is increasing then there will be a movement on the SRAS curve. If the increase in quantity supplied is because of a rightward shift in the LRAS curve, the price level will remain the same.

Also, if the quantity supplied goes back to its original level, in the long run, it implies that the increase in output was because of a short run movement.

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3 years ago

GG Inc. uses LIFO. GG disclosed that if FIFO had been used, inventory at the end of 2021 would have been $16 million higher than

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Answer:

In a situation where FIFO had been used, its reported net income for 2020 would have been $12 million higher than using LIFO for its financial statements.

Explanation:

The Ending Inventory of 2020 would have been $16 million higher in a case where FIFO had been used.

Hence, The Higher ending inventory will tend to means the lower cost of goods sold as well as the higher income which means that if FIFO had been used,the income of 2020 would have been higher by $16 million.

Income tax rate = 25%

The first step is to calculate for the Increase in Income tax expense

Using this formula to calculate for the Increase in Income tax expense

Increase in Income tax expense = Increase in Income x Income tax rate

Let plug in the formula

Increase in Income tax expense= 16 x 25%

Increase in Income tax expense= $4 million

The second step is to calculate for the Increase in Income net income

Using this formula

Increase in net income = Increase in income - Increase in Income tax expense

Let plug in the formula

Increase in net income = 16 - 4

Increase in net income = $12 million

Therefore in a situation where FIFO had been used, its reported net income for 2020 would have been $12 million higher than using LIFO for its financial statements.

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3 years ago

Archie Co. purchased a framing machine for $45,000 on January 1, 2021. The machine is expected to have a four-year life, with a

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Answer: $10,000 and $25,000

Explanation:

DEPRECIATION FOR 2022.

Straight line method of depreciation means it depreciates by the same amount every year. You can calculate by

(Cost - Residual Value) / useful life.

=($45,000 - $5,000) / 4

= $10,000.

Each year the framing machine reduces by $10,000 meaning in 2022 the depreciation will be $10,000.

BOOK VALUE AT DECEMBER 31, 2022

We've established that every year the value drops by $10,000.

On December 31, 2021, it dropped by $10,000.

On December 31, 2022, it dropped by another $10,000.

Adding that together gives you 10,000 + 10,000 = $20,000.

$20,000 is the total depreciation at the end of 2022.

Subtract that figure from the cost,

=$45,000-$20,000

=$25,000.

BOOK VALUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022 is $25,000.

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3 years ago

A growing perpetuity is currently valued $6,225.81. The next annuity payment will be $386 and the discount rate is 9 percent. Wh

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Answer:

2.8%

Explanation:

The formula to calculate value of a perpetuity is as follow:

V = Annuity payment in year 1 / (r-g)

V: Value of the perpetuity

r: Discount rate

g: Growth rate (missing value)

By inputting numbers into the formula, we have:

6225.81 = 386 / (0.09 - g)

--> g = 2.8%

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3 years ago