A Five-Year Promissory Note with a Face Value of $3500

question 49

Multiple Choice

A five-year promissory note with a face value of $3500, bearing interest at 11% compounded semiannually, was sold 21 months after its issue date to yield the buyer 10% compounded quarterly. What amount was paid for the note?

• A) $3500
• B) $5978.51
• C) $4336.93
• D) $6021.50
• E) $4251.71

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, including rent, insurance, and salaries.

Activity Level

In cost accounting, this refers to the volume of production or operations, impacting variable costs and potentially influencing budgeting and performance measures.

Contribution Margin

The contribution margin is the difference between sales revenue and variable costs, showing how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profit.

Variable Costs

Expenditures that fluctuate based on the production levels or the number of sales.