9-73 Calculating Modified Duration Involves

question 91

Multiple Choice

9-73 Calculating modified duration involves

• A)dividing the value of duration by the change in the market interest rate.
• B)dividing the value of duration by 1 plus the interest rate.
• C)dividing the value of duration by discounted change in interest rates.
• D)multiplying the value of duration by discounted change in interest rates.
• E)dividing the value of duration by the curvature effect.

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

The initial expenditure involved in acquiring an asset or starting a project, before any operational or maintenance costs.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term liquidity and operational efficiency of the business.

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

The deduction in the Canadian tax system for depreciation of tangible property that a business uses to generate income.

Original Cost

The initial amount of money spent to acquire an asset, before depreciation or amortization is taken into account.