Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Information

question 25

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following information. Assume that if the interest rate that businesses must pay to borrow funds were 20 percent, it would be unprofitable for businesses to invest in new machinery and equipment, so investment would be zero. But if the interest rate were 16 percent, businesses would find it profitable to invest $10 billion. If the interest rate were 12 percent, $20 billion would be invested. Assume that total investment continues to increase by $10 billion for each successive 4 percentage point decline in the interest rate. Refer to the information. Which of the following correctly expresses the indicated relationship as an equation?

• A) i = 20 - 4I.
• B) i = 20 - .4I.
• C) i = 24 - .4I.
• D) i = 20 - 10I.

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Definitions:

Contingent Liability

A potential obligation that may arise from a past event, the outcome of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events.

Financial Statements

Reports that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Accounts Payable Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures how quickly a business pays off its suppliers by comparing net credit purchases to average accounts payable.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company for sale in the ordinary course of business.