Which of the following statements about the Homeowners 6 (unit-owners form) policy is true? A) It includes personal liability coverage. B) It covers personal property on an open-perils basis. C) It covers the dwelling on an open-perils basis. D) It is designed for tenants who rent an apartment or a home. ANSWER Answer: […]
Which of the following transactions will increase a corporation’s operating return on assets? A) sell 10-year bonds and use the money to pay off current liabilities B) negotiate a new contract that lowers raw material costs by 10% C) sell stock and use the money to pay off some long-term debt D) increase sales by […]
Assume that you have $330,000 invested in a stock that is returning 11.50%, $170,000 invested in a stock that is returning 22.75%, and $470,000 invested in a stock that is returning 10.25%. What is the expected return of your portfolio? A) 12.9% B) 14.8% C) 18.3% D) 15.6% ANSWER A
A bond maturing in 10 years pays $80 each year (including year 10 ) and $1,000 upon maturity. Assuming 10 percent to be the appropriate discount rate, the present value of the bond is A) $1,000.00. B) $877.11. C) $416.39. D) $1,785.67. ANSWER B
A financial manager is considering two projects, A and B; both are expected to add $5 million to profits. Project A is expected to add $5 million to profits this year, while Project B is expected to add $1 million to profits each year over the next five years. Which of the following statements is […]
Based on the information in Table 3-1, calculate the amount of dividends paid by Jones Company in 2010 (no assets were disposed of during the year, and there was no change in interest payable or taxes payable). A) $4,000 B) $2,000 C) $3,500 D) $2,500 ANSWER B
A group of investment bankers organized to distribute large securities issues is known as a syndicate. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following statements is true regarding unsatisfied judgment funds? A) An accident victim can choose to collect from the negligent driver or from the fund. B) The negligent driver is relieved of legal responsibility when the fund makes a payment to the accident victim. C) The maximum amount an individual can collect from […]
Profit maximization is NOT an adequate goal of the firm when making financial decisions because: A) it does not necessarily reflect shareholder wealth maximization. B) it ignores the risk inherent in different projects that will generate the profits. C) it can over-emphasize a project’s short-term returns. D) All of the above. ANSWER D
One benefit payable under a typical no-fault plan is “essential services expenses.” Which of the following would be covered under this benefit? A) funeral expenses B) housekeeping expenses C) hospital bills D) loss of income ANSWER Answer: B
