Lenders Prefer to Lend to Firms with High Net Worth

question 36

Multiple Choice

Lenders prefer to lend to firms with high net worth because

• A)such firms are usually willing to pay higher interest rates.
• B)the owners of such firms have more to lose if the firm defaults on a loan.
• C)the government requires most bank loans to be made to such firms.
• D)such firms usually are unable to raise funds directly through financial markets.

Gain insight into target costing and pricing strategies, including value-based pricing, cost-plus pricing, and the impact of desired return on investment on pricing decisions.

Analyze the effects of price adjustments on sales volume, net operating income, and unit sales, taking into account fixed and variable costs.

Apply the principles of value-based pricing to determine the price range or specific price based on the differentiation value offered by a product relative to competitors' offerings.

Understand the calculation and significance of percentage change in unit sales required to maintain net operating income when altering product prices.

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