If the Interest Rate Is 6% and Will Remain 6

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the interest rate is 6% and will remain 6% forever, how much would a rational investor be willing to pay for an asset that will pay him 8,480 dollars 1 year from now, 1,123 dollars 2 years from now, and nothing at any other time?

• A)9,000 dollars
• B)63,000 dollars
• C)150,000 dollars
• D)8,000 dollars
• E)10,000 dollars

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Definitions:

Economic Order Quantity

The ideal order size that minimizes the total costs associated with inventory, including holding and ordering costs.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or activity within a business.

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and taxes, among other expenses.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.