Which Bond Is More Sensitive to an Interest Rate Change

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which bond is more sensitive to an interest rate change of 0.75 percent?
Bond A: YTM = 4.00%, maturity = 8 years, coupon = 6% or $60, par value = $1,000.
Bond B: YTM = 3.50%, maturity = 5 years, coupon = 7% or $70, par value = $1,000.

• A)Bond A
• B)Bond B
• C)Both are equally sensitive.
• D)Cannot be determined

Identify legislative acts related to antitrust regulation and their implications for business practices.

Distinguish between legal and illegal business practices under antitrust laws.

Understand the role of government agencies in enforcing antitrust laws and their impact on market competition.

Analyze the implications of antitrust case rulings on future business practices and legal standards.

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Physical Inventory

The process of counting the actual items of inventory in stock to verify records and accounts.

Single-Step Income Statement

A form of income statement in which the total of all expenses is deducted from the total of all revenues.

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The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest.

Income from Operations

The earnings generated from a business's core activities, excluding revenues and expenses from non-operational activities.