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Chapter 3: 9DQ (page 182)
What are three theories for describing the shape of the term structure of interest rates (the yield curve)? Briefly describe each theory.
There are three theories for describing the yield curve’s shape, expectations theory, liquidity-preference, and hedging pressure theories.
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Antonio Banderos & Scarves make headwear that is very popular in the fall-winter season. Units sold are anticipated as follows:
October | 1,250 |
November | 2,250 |
December | 4,500 |
January | 3,500 |
Total units | 11,500 |
If seasonal production is used, it is assumed that inventory will directly match sales for each month and there will be no inventory build-up.
However, Antonio decides to go with level production to avoid being out of merchandise. He will produce the 11,500 items over four months at a level of 2,875 per month.
a. What is the ending inventory at the end of each month? Compare the units sales to the units produced and keep a running total.
b. If the inventory costs $8 per unit and will be financed at the bank at a cost of 12 percent, what is the monthly financing cost and the total for the four months? (Use 1 percent or the monthly rate.)
Bombs Away Video Games Corporation has forecasted the following monthly sales:
January | \(100,000 |
February | \)93,000 |
March | \(25,000 |
April | \)25,000 |
May | \(20,000 |
June | \)35,000 |
July | \(45,000 |
August | \)45,000 |
September | \(55,000 |
October | \)85,000 |
November | \(105,000 |
December | \)123,000 |
Total annual sales | \(756,000 |
Bombs Away Video Games sells the popular Strafe and Capture video game. It sells for \)5 per unit and costs \(2 per unit to produce. A level production policy is followed. Each month’s production is equal to annual sales (in units) divided by 12.
Of each month’s sales, 30 percent are for cash and 70 percent are on account. All accounts receivable are collected in the month after the sale is made.
c. Determine a cash payments schedule for January through December. The production costs of \)2 per unit are paid for in the month in which they occur. Other cash payments, besides those for production costs, are $45,000 per month.
In the management of cash and marketable securities, why should the primary concern be for safety and liquidity rather than maximization of profit?
What is the prime interest rate? How does the average bank customer fare in regard to the prime interest rate?
Henderson Office Supply is considering a more liberal credit policy to increase sales, but expects that 9 percent of the new accounts will be uncollectible. Collection costs are 6 percent of new sales, production and selling costs are 74 percent, and accounts receivable turnover is four times. Assume income taxes of 20 percent and an increase in sales of $65,000. No other asset build-up will be required to service the new accounts.
c. Should Henderson liberalize credit if a 16 percent after-tax return on investment is required?
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