Which One of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Duration

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true concerning the duration of a perpetuity?

• A) The duration of 15% yield perpetuity that pays $100 annually is longer than that of a 15% yield perpetuity that pays $200 annually.
• B) The duration of a 15% yield perpetuity that pays $100 annually is shorter than that of a 15% yield perpetuity that pays $200 annually.
• C) The duration of a 15% yield perpetuity that pays $100 annually is equal to that of 15% yield perpetuity that pays $200 annually.
• D) the duration of a perpetuity cannot be calculated.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Free Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated by a business after accounting for capital expenditures needed to maintain or expand the asset base.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the shareholder to a proportion of the corporation's assets and profits.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Net Income

The total revenue of a company minus its expenses, taxes, and the cost of goods sold, indicating the company's profit.