Dow Chemical has sold SFr 25 million in chemicals to Ciba-Geigy. Payment is due in 180 days.

Spot rate: $0.7957/SFr

180-day forward rate: $0.8095/SFr

180-day U. S. dollar interest rate (annualized): 5%

180-day Swiss franc interest rate (annualized): 2%

180-day call option at $0.80/SFr: 2% premium

180-day put option at $0.80/SFr: 1% premium

a. What is the hedged value of Dow’s receivable using the forward market hedge?

b. Explain how Dow can use the money market hedge?

c. Explain the use of currency options to hedge its receivable?

The following information is available for jase company: market price per share of common stock $25.00 earnings per share on common stock $1.25 which of the following statements is correct? a. the price-earnings ratio is 20 and a share of common stock was selling for 20 times the amount of earnings per share at the end of the year. b. the market price per share and the earnings per share are not statistically related to each other. c. the price-earnings ratio is 5% and a share of common stock was selling for 5% more than the amount of earnings per share at the end of the year. d. the price-earnings ratio is 10 and a share of common stock was selling for 125 times the amount of earnings per share at the end of the year.

You are attending college in the fall and you need to purchase a computer. you must finance the purchase because your parents will not purchase it for you, and you do not have the cash on hand to purchase it. in blank #1 determine which type of credit would you use to finance your purchase (installment, non-installment, or revolving credit). (2 points) in blank #2 defend your credit choice by explaining why your financing option is the best option for you. (2 points) in blank #3 explain why you selected that credit option over the other two options available. (2 points)

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