Suppose the market portfolio is equally likely to increase by 30% or decrease by 10%. Also suppose that the risk-free interest rate is 4%. a. Use the beta of a firm that goes up on average by 43% when the market goes up and goes down by 17% when the market goes down to estimate the expected return of its stock. How does this compare with the stock's actual expected return? b. Use the beta of a firm that goes up on average by 18% when the market goes down and goes down by 22% when the market goes up to estimate the expected return of its stock. How does this compare with the stock's actual expected return?

Carver company produces a product which sells for $30. variable manufacturing costs are $15 per unit. fixed manufacturing costs are $5 per unit based on the current level of activity, and fixed selling and administrative costs are $4 per unit. a selling commission of 10% of the selling price is paid on each unit sold. the contribution margin per unit is:

while setting up his new office, an attorney ordered thick, frieze carpets for the floor. however, the building inspector had him remove the expensive carpeting. the building inspector stated that according to federal regulations, the office must be wheelchair accessible as it is a public area. he further explained that since wheelchairs do not maneuver well in thick, frieze carpeting, the carpets had to be removed and be replaced with smooth-textured carpets that do not restrict wheelchair maneuverability. this scenario illustrates how a company is influenced by the component of its specific environment.

Paid-in-capital in excess of par represents the amount of proceeds a. from the original sale of common stock b. in excess of the par value from the original sale of common stock c. at the current market value of the common stock d. at the curent book value of the common stock