Identify the Risk and the Return in Each of the Following

question 255

Essay

Identify the risk and the return in each of the following examples:
A.Investing $500 in a CD at 4.5% interest.
B.Placing a $100 bet on an NBA game.
C.Investing $10,000 in Microsoft stock.
D.Borrowing $20,000 in student loans.

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Definitions:

Nonrenewable Resource

A natural resource that cannot be replaced at the same rate it is consumed, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

Selling Price

The price at which a product or service is sold to customers.

Extraction Cost

The expenses associated with the removal of resources or raw materials from their natural setting.

Optimal Quantity

The amount of a product or service that achieves the best balance between costs and benefits, maximizing utility or profit.