How much money do I need to place into a bank account that pays a 1.08% rate in order to have $500 at the end of 7 years? A) $629.51 B) $463.78 C) $751.81 D) $332.54 ANSWER B
How much money must be put into a bank account yielding 6.42% (compounded annually) in order to have $1,671 at the end of 11 years (round to nearest $1)? A) $798 B) $921 C) $886 D) $843 ANSWER D
Which of the following statements about joint underwriting associations for insuring high-risk drivers is (are) true? I. Underwriting losses are proportionately shared by all auto insurers based on premiums written in the state. II. Each company participating in a joint underwriting association sets it own rates. A) I only B) II only C) both I […]
Which of the following statements about unsatisfied judgment funds is (are) true? I. An accident victim must obtain a judgment against the motorist who caused an accident and must show the judgment cannot be collected. II. The major disadvantage is that the negligent uninsured motorist is relieved of legal liability. A) I only B) II […]
Under which type of automobile insurance arrangement are all automobile insurers in a state assigned their proportionate share of high-risk drivers based on the total volume of automobile business written in the state? A) automobile insurance plan B) unsatisfied judgment fund C) reinsurance facility D) specialty automobile plan ANSWER Answer: A
Assume that you won the Lotta Dough Lotto jackpot for $20 million. Further assume that you were offered a choice to receive the $20 million today, or receive it in equal installments of $1 million per year for 20 years. According to one of the principles of finance, which would you take? A) the $20 […]
Under current accounting rules, the plant and equipment account shows the historical cost (purchase price) of, plus any subsequent improvements to, the plant and equipment. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
The term used to describe plans in which automobile insurers participate to make insurance available to drivers unable to obtain coverage in the standard market is the A) foreign market. B) fair market. C) residual (shared) market. D) high-premium market. ANSWER Answer: C
The creation of value: A) implies that one firm will gain at the expense of others. B) provides benefits to society as scarce resources are directed to their most productive use. C) is not a practical goal since it cannot be measured effectively. D) is achieved only if cash flows exceed accounting profits. […]
Economic value added is calculated by taking (net income less the cost of all capital) times total assets. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE