The Purchaser of a 168 Day T-Bill with a Face

question 71

Short Answer

The purchaser of a 168 day T-bill with a face value of $100,000 paid $97,320.00 for it. After 60 days, interest rates had increased and she sold the T-bill for $97,833.95. What rate of return per annum did she realize while holding the T-bill?

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Definitions:

Driveshaft

An assembly of one or more propeller shafts (hollow tubes) connected by universal joints (U-joints) to driven driveline components. In a typical tandem drive highway tractor, driveshafts are used to transmit torque from the transmission and forward differential carrier and between the two differential carriers.

Dynamically Balance

The process of balancing a rotating component while it is in motion to minimize vibrations and ensure smooth operation.

Transmission

A mechanical system in vehicles that transfers power from the engine to the drive axle, modulating engine output through various gear ratios.

Differential Carrier

The housing that contains the differential gearbox, supporting the ring gear and differential bearings.