A Bill with 90 Days to Maturity Initially Has a Yield

question 18

Multiple Choice

A bill with 90 days to maturity initially has a yield of 8% p.a.and a face value of $100 000.This bill is held for 45 days and sold as a 45-day bill at a yield of 6%.What is the continuously compounding holding period rate of returns over the 45 days?

• A) \( 0.97 \% \)
• B) \( 1.22 \% \)
• C) \( 1.76 \% \)
• D) \( 3.00 \% \)

Understand the conditions and limits of the earned income credit (EIC) for taxpayers with and without children.

Recognize the application and calculation of foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation.

Determine the eligibility and amount of the adoption credit based on AGI and qualified adoption expenses.

Understand the requirements for claiming the child tax credit and its phase-out based on AGI.

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Definitions:

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