A One-Year Bond Currently Pays 5% Interest

question 107

Multiple Choice

A one-year bond currently pays 5% interest.It's expected that it will pay 4.5% next year and 4% the following year.The two-year term premium is 0.2% while the three-year term premium is 0.35%.What is the interest rate on a three-year bond according to the liquidity premium theory?

• A) 4.5%
• B) 4.68%
• C) 4.85%
• D) 5.05%

Distinguish between flexible budget variance, labour rate variance, and labour efficiency variance.

Interpret variable overhead efficiency variance and its impact on production cost control.

Understand the significance of standard quantity and cost on the standard cost card.

Comprehend the computation and analysis of material quantity variance.

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