How many randomly selected securities must be added to a portfolio so that on average almost all of the risk that can be diversified away has been diversified away? A) 1-3 B) 20 -30 C) 100-150 D) 450-550 ANSWER B
In establishing a dividend policy, a firm should retain funds for investment in projects yielding higher returns than the owners could obtain from external investments of equal risk. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
The ________ ratio measures the extent to which a firm is able to cover its short-term obligations (usually defined as obligations due within the next year) with its short-term assets. A) ROE B) current C) inventory turnover D) working capital ANSWER B
Cost of sales is calculated by: A) adding the cost of inventory on hand at the start of the period minus the cost of any purchases of materials during the year and then subtract the cost of ending inventory. B) adding the cost of the inventory at the start of the period plus the cost […]
If a firm pays out a higher percentage of earnings, new equity capital will have to be raised with common stock, which will result in higher control and earnings for the existing owners. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
________ look at a firm’s ability to meet its long-term obligations, as well as its overall optimal use of debt. A) Leverage measures B) Profitability measures C) Liquidity measures D) Efficiency measures ANSWER A
The risk that can be eliminated through the practice of diversification is known as ________ risk. A) unsystematic B) systematic C) nondiversifiable D) speculative ANSWER A
The level of dividends a firm expects to pay is often directly related to how rapidly it expects to grow and expand its operations. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Earnings before interest and taxes: A) is the same as EBITDA. B) refers to the gross profit minus operating expenses minus interest. C) refers to gross profit minus operating expenses. D) Both A and C. ANSWER C
A firm’s age of accounts receivable: A) measures the average time between credit-based sales and the collection of payments for those sales. B) is likely to be greater for firms within the same industry with more generous credit terms. C) is in part a function of the type of industry in which the firm operates. […]