You have an absolutely brilliant child who is six years old and will be attending a private college in twelve years. You know that in twelve years a four-year college will cost at least $70,000 per year (total $280,000), including tuition, books, and room and board. You determine that you can earn 12 percent on a mutual fund investment during the next twelve years, and invest at the beginning of each year. How much will your total investment be for the twelve-year period?

If the ceo of a large, diversified, firm were filling out a fitness report on a division manager (i.e., "grading" the manager), which of the following situations would be likely to cause the manager to receive a better grade? in all cases, assume that other things are held constant.a. the division's basic earning power ratio is above the average of other firms in its industry.b. the division's total assets turnover ratio is below the average for other firms in its industry.c. the division's debt ratio is above the average for other firms in the industry.d. the division's inventory turnover is 6, whereas the average for its competitors is 8.e. the division's dso (days' sales outstanding) is 40, whereas the average for its competitors is 30.