Assume that an investment is forecasted to produce the following returns: a 20% probability of a 12% return; a 50% probability of a 16% return; and a 30% probability of a 19% return. What is the standard deviation of return for this investment? A) 5.89% B) 16.1% C) 15.7% D) 2.43% ANSWER D
The three basic types of cash-related activities that every business faces are: A) investing, working capital management, and financing. B) financing, operations, and investing. C) working capital management, financing, and budgeting. D) capital budgeting, investing, and cash management. ANSWER B
All of the following would result in an increase in stockholders equity EXCEPT A) the company had positive net income greater than dividends paid. B) the company sold common stock above par value. C) the company sold common stock at par value. D) the company purchased treasury stock. ANSWER D
Which of the following property is covered under the personal property coverage (Coverage C) of the Homeowners 3 policy? A) a pet dog owned by the named insured B) a bicycle owned by a foster child living with the named insured C) a motor vehicle owned by the named insured D) a stamp collection insured […]
Which of the following statements about coverage for loss of use (Coverage D) under the Homeowners 3 policy is true? A) If a covered loss makes the home unfit for living, the insurer pays additional living expenses the insured may incur as a result of the loss. B) The duration of payments for additional living […]
Which of the following statements about the additional coverages under Section I of the Homeowners 3 policy is true? A) There is coverage for the reasonable cost incurred to protect property from further damage after a covered loss occurs. B) There is unlimited coverage for furnishings of the landlord in an apartment on the premises […]
All of the following are additional coverages under Section I of the Homeowners 3 policy EXCEPT A) the reasonable expenses of removing debris after an insured loss. B) fire department service charges for which the insured is liable by contract or agreement. C) damage to trees and shrubs caused by a windstorm. D) losses incurred […]
The competitive bid purchase is largely confined to railroad, public utility, and municipal bond issues. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following is a covered peril under the personal property coverage (Coverage C) of an unendorsed Homeowners 3 policy? A) earthquake B) nuclear radiation C) windstorm D) flood ANSWER Answer: C
The board of directors of Wireless, Inc is considering two compensation plans for the CEO of the company. The first would pay the CEO a salary of $250,000 for the upcoming year. The second would pay the CEO a salary of $100,000 and provide the CEO with a stock option to buy 100,000 shares of […]