If a Lender Desires to Earn a Return of 4

question 35

Multiple Choice

If a lender desires to earn a return of 4 percent on a loan and the anticipated rate of inflation is 3 percent,the lender should charge a

• A)Real interest rate of 1 percent.
• B)Nominal interest rate of -7 percent.
• C)Real interest rate of -1 percent.
• D)Nominal interest rate of 7 percent.

Identify the items included and excluded in the basic EPS calculation.

Recognize the potential dilutive effects of convertible securities and stock options on diluted EPS.

Understand how stock dividends and splits impact retained earnings and total stockholders' equity.

Distinguish the impact on EPS for conveying information on continuing operations, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, and changes in accounting principles.

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