Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) An investment that has a nominal rate of 6% with semiannual payments will have an effective rate that is smaller than 6%.
• B) The present value of a 3-year, $150 ordinary annuity will exceed the present value of a 3-year, $150 annuity due.
• C) If a loan has a nominal annual rate of 7%, then the effective rate will never be less than 7%.
• D) If a loan or investment has annual payments, then the effective, periodic, and nominal rates of interest will all be different.
• E) The proportion of the payment that goes toward interest on a fully amortized loan increases over time.

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Definitions:

Financial Advantage

The benefit gained in financial terms, often seen as increased profits, cost savings, or return on investment.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect production costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as rent, salaries of managerial staff, and property taxes.

Dropping Product

The decision made by a company to discontinue producing and selling a specific product due to factors like poor sales, strategic realignment, or cost inefficiency.

Financial Advantage

Refers to the benefits gained in financial terms, often seen as an edge over competitors or a favorable position in the market.