If you invest 80% of your funds in GTE stock with an expected rate of return of 11% and the remainder in International Paper stock with an expected return of 16%, the expected return on your portfolio is: a. 11.8% b. 12% c. 12.6% d. 13.5% e. none of the above

True or flase? a. new technological developments can us adapt to depleting sources of natural resources. b. research and development funds from the government to private industry never pay off for the country as a whole; they only increase the profits of rich corporations. c. in order for fledgling industries in poor nations to thrive, they must receive protection from foreign trade. d. countries with few natural resources will always be poor. e. as long as real gdp (gross domestic product) grows at a slower rate than the population, per capita real gdp increases.

Which of the following is true concerning the 5/5 lapse rule? a) the 5/5 lapse rule deems that a taxable gift has been made where a power to withdraw in excess of $5,000 or five percent of the trust assets is lapsed by the powerholder. b) the 5/5 lapse rule only comes into play with a single beneficiary trust. c) amounts that lapse under the 5/5 lapse rule qualify for the annual exclusion. d) gifts over the 5/5 lapse rule do not have to be disclosed on a gift tax return.

Over the past several years, joyce chen has been able to save regularly. as a result, today she has $54,188 in savings and investments. she wants to establish her own business in 5 years and feels she will need $100,000 to do so. a. if she can earn 6% on her money, how much will her $54,188 in savings/investments be worth in 5 years? will joyce have the $100,000 she needs? if not, how much more money will she need? b. given your answer to part a, how much will joyce have to save each year over the next 5 years to accumulate the additional money? assume she can earn interest at a rate of 6%. c. if joyce can afford to save only $4,000 a year then, given your answer to part a, will she have the $100,000 she needs to start her own business in 5 years?