We Want to Estimate with 99 Percent Confidence the Percentage

question 131

Multiple Choice

We want to estimate with 99 percent confidence the percentage of buyers of cars who are under 30 years of age.A margin of error of 5 percentage points is desired.What sample size is needed? In an earlier sample we found a 99 percent confidence interval of buyers under 30 years of age to be [.18 .27].

• A)104
• B)664
• C)392
• D)523

Identify and understand the preferred method of capital budgeting in a given context.

Analyze projects with non-normal cash flows to make accept/reject decisions.

Understand the role of required rates of return in evaluating projects.

Understand the relationship between automatic stabilizers and budget outcomes.

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of an acquired company's identifiable net assets, reflecting the value of its brand, customer relationships, and other non-physical assets.

Fair Value

The amount one would expect to obtain from selling an asset or the cost to transfer a liability in a smooth transaction among market players as of the valuation date.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government.