Marta Lends Money at a Fixed Interest Rate and Then

question 17

Multiple Choice

Marta lends money at a fixed interest rate and then inflation turns out to be higher than she had expected it to be.The real interest rate she earns is

• A)higher than she had expected,and the real value of the loan is higher than she had expected.
• B)higher than she had expected,and the real value of the loan is lower than she had expected.
• C)lower than she had expected,and the real value of the loan is higher than she had expected.
• D)lower then she had expected,and the real value of the loan is lower than she had expected.

Understand the difference and relationship between gross margin percentage and contribution margin.

Comprehend the importance and computation of the times interest earned ratio and its relevance to net income and interest expense.

Analyze the implications of inventory management on a company's inventory turnover ratio.

Understand the components and computation of return on equity and return on total assets.

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