Your Financial Investments Consist of U

question 8

Multiple Choice

Your financial investments consist of U.S. government bonds maturing in twenty years and shares in a start-up internet company. If interest rates on newly-issued government bonds increase, then the price of your bonds will ________ and the price of the shares you own will ________.

• A)increase; increase
• B)decrease; decrease
• C)increase; not change
• D)decrease; not change

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product is sold to the customer, after accounting for discounts, rebates, and other adjustments.

Payment

The transfer of money, or its equivalent, from one party to another in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Mark-Up

The additional amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, resulting in the selling price.

Selling Price

The price at which an item or service is sold to a buyer, potentially including taxes, shipping, and other fees.