Exhibit 12-2 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 33

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-2
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)
Talmart Corporation bonds have a $1,000 face value and will mature in 4 years. The bonds have a 7% coupon rate. Interest is paid annually and the required rate of return is 6% for these bonds.
-Refer to Exhibit 12-2. What is the Modified duration of the Talmart corporate bonds?

• A) 3.43
• B) 3.64
• C) 3.76
• D) 3.85
• E) 4.11

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Definitions:

Merchandise

Products or goods that are bought, sold, or traded within the retail or wholesale market.

Inventory Shrinkage

The loss of products between purchase from supplier and sale to customer, often due to theft, damage, or errors.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods a business intends to sell to customers, held as part of a company's current assets.

Physical Count

The process of manually counting the actual inventory on hand to verify quantities and condition.