Alden Trucking Company Is Replacing Part of Its Fleet of Trucks

question 70

Multiple Choice

Alden Trucking Company is replacing part of its fleet of trucks by purchasing them under a note agreement with Kenworthy on January 1, 2016. Alden financed $37,908,000, and the note agreement will require $10 million in annual payments starting on December 31, 2016 and continuing for a total of four more years (final payment December 31, 2020) . Kenworthy will charge Alden Trucking Company the market interest rate of 10% compounded annually. After the first payment was made, the note payable liability on December 31, 2016 is closest to:

• A)$32,908,000.
• B)$31,698,800.
• C)$40,000,000.
• D)$27,908,000.

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Definitions:

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

is a performance appraisal method that uses specific descriptions of employee behaviors to rate performance on a scale, providing a more objective and concrete evaluation.

Likert Scale

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Contrast Error

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Graphic Rating Scales

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