If the Possibility of a Default Increases Because Corporations Begin

question 57

Multiple Choice

If the possibility of a default increases because corporations begin to suffer losses,then the default risk on corporate bonds will ________,and the bonds' returns will become ________ uncertain,meaning that the expected return on these bonds will decrease,everything else held constant.

• A)increase;less
• B)increase;more
• C)decrease;less
• D)decrease;more

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Definitions:

Check Printing

The process of writing and creating checks from a bank account for payment purposes.

Cash Balance

The amount of cash on hand at a given time, reflecting the liquidity position of an entity, as recorded in the financial statements.

Petty Cash Fund

A small amount of cash kept on hand for making immediate, low-value payments instead of writing checks.

Transportation-In

Costs associated with bringing inventory to a business, which are often added to the purchase price of goods.