If the final expressions in a present value equation used to calculate the price of a bond you are considering buying are "[$50 / (1 + .08) 3] + [$500 / (1 + .08) 3]", which of the following is correct?a. The face value is $500, the coupon is $50, and the coupon will mature in 3 years. b.The face value is $50, the interest rate you need is 8 percent, and the coupon will mature in 3 years. c.The face value is $500, the interest rate you need is 3 percent, and the coupon will mature in 8 years. d.The coupon is $50, the interest rate you need is 1.08 percent, and the coupon will mature in 3 years.

For the year ended december 31, a company has revenues of $323,000 and expenses of $199,000. the company paid $52,400 in dividends during the year. the balance in the retained earnings account before closing is $87,000. which of the following entries would be used to close the dividends account?

Why is following an unrelated diversification strategy especially advantageous in an emerging economy? a. it allows the conglomerate to overcome institutional weaknesses in emerging economies. b. it allows the conglomerate to form a monopoly in emerging economies. c. it allows the conglomerate to use well-defined legal systems in emerging economies. d. it allows the conglomerate to take advantage of strong capital markets in emerging economies.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation