The Following Are the Expected One-Year T-Bill Rates for the Next

question 65

Multiple Choice

The following are the expected one-year T-bill rates for the next four years: 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6%. According to the basic model of the expectations hypothesis, what would you expect the rate for three-year securities to be?

• A) 4%
• B) 4.5%
• C) 6%
• D) 3.75%

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate

The cost of indirect manufacturing expenses that fluctuate with production volume, calculated per unit of activity or base.

Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to determine the difference between the actual cost of producing an item and the standard cost, based on the actual hours worked.

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted figures for revenue or expenses and actual figures.

Fixed Overhead Budget

The fixed overhead budget is a financial plan that estimates the fixed costs associated with production, which do not vary with the level of output.