Gomez Electronics Needs to Arrange Financing for Its Expansion Program

question 22

Multiple Choice

Gomez Electronics needs to arrange financing for its expansion program.Bank A offers to lend Gomez the required funds on a loan where interest must be paid monthly,and the quoted rate is 8 percent.Bank B will charge 9 percent,with interest due at the end of the year.What is the difference in the effective annual rates charged by the two banks?

• A) 0.25%
• B) 0.50%
• C) 0.70%
• D) 1.00%
• E) 1.25%

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Definitions:

Expense Recognition

The accounting principle that expenses are recorded and reported in the same period as the revenues they help to generate, ensuring accurate financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that revenue should be recognized in the accounting period in which it is earned and realizable, regardless of when cash is received.

Business Transactions

Economic events or conditions that affect the financial position of a company, which are recorded as entries in accounting records.

Time Period

A specific duration during which financial transactions are recorded and reported in financial statements.