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question 55

Multiple Choice

You are given the following data:
$$\begin{array} { l c } r ^ { * } = \text { real risk-free rate } & 4 \% \\& \\\text { Constant inflation premium (IP) } & 7 \% \\\text { Maturity risk premium (MRP) } & 1 \% \\\text { Default risk premium for AAA bonds (DRP) } & 3 \% \\\text { Liquidity premium for long-term T-bonds (LP) } & 2 \%\end{array}$$
Assume that a highly liquid market does not exist for long-term T-bonds, and the expected rate of inflation is a constant. Given these conditions, the rate on long-term Treasury bonds is _____.

• A) 23%
• B) 11%
• C) 14%
• D) 19%
• E) 27%

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output and may include expenses such as indirect materials, utilities, and overtime labor.

Raw Materials

Primary substances or components that are converted through the manufacturing process into a finished product.

Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials or labor used in production and the expected quantity, based on standard costs.

Direct Labor-Hours

The gross hours worked by personnel directly implicated in production operations.