Calculate the Payback period if a project requires an initial capital outlay of $25,000 and inflows are: Year 1 $6,000 Year 2 $7,000 Year 3 $8,000 Year 4 $12,000 Year 5 $10,000 Select one: a. 3 years 3 months b. 3 years -0- months c. 4 years -0- months d. 4 years 4 months e. 3 years 4 months

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

Bill dukes has $100,000 invested in a 2-stock portfolio. $62,500 is invested in stock x and the remainder is invested in stock y. x's beta is 1.50 and y's beta is 0.70. what is the portfolio's beta? do not round your intermediate calculations. round the final answer to 2 decimal places.

20. to add body to a hearty broth, you may use a. onions. b. pasta. c. cheese. d. water.