Toms is a shoe company that, since its inception, has given away one pair of shoes to someone in need for every pair purchased by a customer. they have expanded their philanthropy and now support programs designed to provide eye exams and glasses, clean drinking water, and safe birthing services to people in need in various parts of the world. customers loyal to the toms brand believe the company is through their participation in these charitable efforts.

A$100 million interest rate swap has a remaining life of 10 months. under the terms of the swap, the six-month libor is exchanged semi-annually for 12% per annum. the six-month libor rate in swaps of all maturities is currently 10% per annum with continuous compounding. the six-month libor rate was 9.6% per annum two months ago. what is the current value of the swap to the party paying floating? what is its value to the party paying fixed?

Francesca opened a checking account at first bank one month ago. during the month she wrote 25 checks. first bank will charge her $.25 per check. this fee per check is called a a. service charge b. monthly charge c. transfer charge d. debit charge

Jason is looking for an engagement ring to offer his girlfriend. he has found a similar ring at each of four different jewelry stores. he doesn't have enough money to pay for the ring in cash, so he is planning on opening a line of credit (credit card) at the store he ends up buying the ring from. the chart below outlines the difference in the price of the rings the different stores offer as well as the difference in credit options. jason plans to pay off the ring purchase in 36 months. according to the information in the table, which of the jewelry stores will have the cheapest ring in the end?