Suppose an Office Building Is Owned for Which Long-Term Leases

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose an office building is owned for which long-term leases have been signed, the tenants pay utilities and operating costs, and straight-line depreciation is taken. The rate of return on the book value of this investment can be expected to

• A) Increase over time
• B) Remain constant over time
• C) Decrease over time
• D) Vary randomly over time

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the issuing corporation, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the market.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in profits.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is held back and not distributed to shareholders, reinvested in the business.

Net Income

The net income a company earns once all costs and taxes are subtracted from its total revenues.