Idaho Slopes (IS) and Dakota Steppes (DS) Are Both Seasonal

question 41

Multiple Choice

Idaho Slopes (IS) and Dakota Steppes (DS) are both seasonal businesses. IS is a downhill skiing facility, while DS is a tour company that specializes in walking tours and camping. The equally likely returns on each company over the next year is expected to be: The variances of IS and DS are:

• A) .0145; .00038.
• B) .011584; .000304.
• C) .006454; .000154.
• D) .0008068; .000193.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership interest in the company.

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, demonstrating the efficiency of a company in managing its production costs relative to sales.

Income Statement

A financial document that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specified period, illustrating how the net revenue of the company is transformed into net income.

Dividend Yield Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the amount of dividends an investor is expected to receive for each dollar invested in a company's stock, expressed as a percentage.