Today Is March 25^th

question 52

Short Answer

Today is March 25^th. Snow tires that you need are available today at a sale price of $89.95 each. If you wait until October 1 to buy the tires, you will pay the full price of $107.50 each. If you buy the tires today, you will need to borrow money at 12% per annum simple interest. Should you buy the tires today or wait until October 1? Explain.

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Definitions:

British Securities

Financial instruments issued in the United Kingdom, including stocks, bonds, and other investment vehicles.

Total Return

The overall financial gain or loss on an investment, including both capital appreciation and income received.

Risk-Free Rate

The return on an investment with zero risk, typically represented by the yield on government bonds.

Forward Rate

An agreed-upon price for a financial transaction that will occur at a future date, used in the trading of currencies, commodities, and financial instruments.