Company XYZ has a liability of $6,000 that is due in 3 years. The company could invest in zero-coupon bonds to be immunized against the liability from future large interest rate changes. Bond X is a 1-year zero coupon and Bond Y is a 5-year zero coupon bond. Company XYZ plans to invest in Bond X and Bond Y. How much should Company XYZ invest in Bond X, assuming an effective interest rate of 5%?

How does it the economy that banks offer incentives (like interest payments, deposit insurance, etc.) to get customers to deposit money with them?

General widgets, inc., manufactures high-quality widgets. the widget industry is mature and few innovations occur. the widgets have to be built exactly according to particular specifications provided by customers. this requires the use of controlled processes and precise measurements. the company also needs to maintain high efficiency in its production process in order to meet the market demand. for this company, stability is more important than flexibility. which of the organizational cultures is best suited for general widgets? a.) clan culture b.) modern culture c.) hierarchy culture d.) market culture

Cromwell is acquiring some land for $1,200,000 in exchange for semiannual payments of $75,000 at an interest rate of 6.35 percent. how many years will it take cromwell to pay for this purchase?