Suppose That You Need $4000 to Purchase Equipment

question 87

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you need $4000 to purchase equipment. If you are applying for a discounted loan at an interest rate of 5% per year for 3 years, how much do you need to borrow to cover the principal?

• A) $4000
• B) $4600
• C) $4705.88
• D) $4821.76

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Definitions:

Relaxed Working Capital Policies

Financial strategies that involve maintaining higher levels of current assets than necessary or reducing short-term liabilities, aiming for greater flexibility and lower risk of liquidity problems.

Short-term Loans

Borrowed funds that require repayment within a shorter timeframe, typically less than one year.

Long-term Loans

Financial obligations that are due for repayment over a period longer than one year.

Conservative Financing

A strategy prioritizing lower risk financing options, typically involving higher equity and lower debt levels to minimize insolvency risks.