Denny corporation is considering replacing a technologically obsolete machine with a new state-of-the-art numerically controlled machine. the new machine would cost $150,000 and would have a sixteen-year useful life. unfortunately, the new machine would have no salvage value. the new machine would cost $20,000 per year to operate and maintain, but would save $50,000 per year in labor and other costs. the old machine can be sold now for scrap for $15,000. the simple rate of return on the new machine is closest to (ignore income taxes.):

Answer the following questions using the information below: southwestern college is planning to hold a fund raising banquet at one of the local country clubs. it has two options for the banquet: option one: crestview country club a. fixed rental cost of $1,000 b. $12 per person for food option two: tallgrass country club a. fixed rental cost of $3,000 b. $8.00 per person for food southwestern college has budgeted $1,800 for administrative and marketing expenses. it plans to hire a band which will cost another $800. tickets are expected to be $30 per person. local business supporters will donate any other items required for the event. which option has the lowest breakeven point?

You are the cfo of a u.s. firm whose wholly owned subsidiary in mexico manufactures component parts for your u.s. assembly operations. the subsidiary has been financed by bank borrowings in the united states. one of your analysts told you that the mexican peso is expected to depreciate by 30 percent against the dollar on the foreign exchange markets over the next year. what actions, if any, should you take

What is the difference between the contractual interest rate and the market interest rate?