Assume an Investor Buys an 8 Percent, Semi-Annual, 10-Year Bond

question 30

Multiple Choice

Assume an investor buys an 8 percent, semi-annual, 10-year bond at par. He sells it two years later after market interest rates have decreased to 6 percent. The investor's capital gain is closest to:

• A) $41.
• B) $124.
• C) $126.
• D) $149.

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

Indirect costs or expenses related to the operation of a business that are not directly tied to a specific product or service, such as utilities, rent, and administrative expenses.

Work in Process

Work in process (WIP) refers to the materials and labor that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet completed goods.

Selling Expenses

Costs incurred directly from the selling of goods or services, including advertising, sales commissions, and store displays.

Administrative Expenses

Costs related to the general operation of a business, including salaries of executive staff, office supplies, and utility expenses, but not directly tied to production or sales.