A company purchased bonds on July 1, 2021, for $193,404. This price represents a market rate of 9% on bonds that have a face amount of $200,000, have a stated rate of 8%, pay semiannual interest, and mature in 4 years. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the bonds has increased to $195,000. Assuming the investment is classified as held-to-maturity securities, what amount would the company report for its investment in bonds on December 31, 2021

73. calculate the weighted average cost of capital (wacc) based on the following information: the equity multiplier is 1.66; the interest rate on debt is 13%; the required return to equity holders is 22%; and the tax rate is 35%. (a) 15.6% (b) 16.0% (c) 15.0% (d) 16.6% (e) none of the above

Simon, aged 10, is invited to a classmate's birthday party at an exclusive ski resort on march 15th. the day will include 4 hours of snowboarding, lunch and birthday cake. simon's mother checks a box on the invitation that says "yes, we will attend" and returns it to the classmate's address. unfortunately, they later don't attend the party when simon comes down with the flu. on march 17th, simon's mother receives an invoice in the mail from simon's classmate for $35 that says, "party no-show fee." can simon's classmate collect the fee?

Which type of unemployment would increase if workers lost their jobs because their positions were replaced by an automated process? a) cyclical b) frictional c) international d) structural