A Firm Had Year End 2004 and 2005 Retained Earnings

question 104

Multiple Choice

A firm had year end 2004 and 2005 retained earnings balances of $670,000 and $560,000, respectively. The firm paid $10,000 in dividends in 2005. The firm's net profit after taxes in 2002 was

• A) -$100,000.
• B) -$110,000.
• C) $100,000.
• D) $110,000.

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid by bond issuers on the bond's face value.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, considering all interest payments and the repayment of principal.

Discount

The reduction applied to the original price of goods or services, often to encourage sales.

Call Premium

The additional amount a bond issuer must pay over the par value if they wish to redeem the bond before its maturity date.