Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: Solve the equations. 29 – 4y = 2y – 7

Solve the equations. 29 – 4y = 2y – 7

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Q: Determine the legal due date for: 1. A four

Determine the legal due date for: 1. A four-month note dated April 30, 2019. 2. A 120-day note issued April 30, 2019.

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Q: A perpetuity and an annuity both have the same values for PMT

A perpetuity and an annuity both have the same values for PMT and i. Which has the larger present value? Give a brief explanation.

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Q: Calculate the maturity value of a 120-day, $1000

Calculate the maturity value of a 120-day, $1000 face value note dated November 30, 2020, and earning interest at 10.75%.

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Q: If market interest rates rise, will it require a larger endowment

If market interest rates rise, will it require a larger endowment to sustain a perpetuity with a particular payment size? Give a brief explanation.

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Q: Calculate the maturity value of a $1000 face value, five

Calculate the maturity value of a $1000 face value, five-month note dated December 31, 2019, and bearing interest at 9.5%.

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Q: Will the market value of a perpetual preferred share (paying a

Will the market value of a perpetual preferred share (paying a fixed periodic dividend) rise or fall if the rate of return (dividend yield) required by investors declines? Give a brief explanation.

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Q: A 90-day non-interest-bearing note for $

A 90-day non-interest-bearing note for $3300 is dated August 1. What would be a fair selling price of the note on September 1 if money can earn 7.75%?

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Q: Will a loan’s balance midway through its amortization period be (pick

Will a loan’s balance midway through its amortization period be (pick one): (i) more than, (ii) less than, or (iii) equal to half of the original principal? Explain.

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Q: A six-month non-interest-bearing note issued on

A six-month non-interest-bearing note issued on September 30, 2019 for $3300 was discounted at 11.25% on December 1. What were the proceeds of the note?

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