9. In the preferred stock valuation model, what financial variable is assumed to be equal to zero?

10. If the debt-to-equity ratio = 1.5 and the equity multiplier ratio = 2.5, calculate the

value of the debt ratio.

11. Consider a $1,000 par value zero-coupon bond that matures in 20 years. The market

price of the bond is $456.39. Calculate the exact yield to maturity. Do not apply a

financial function command.

12. Does shareholder wealth increase, decrease, or remain the same if a project whose

NPV < 0 is implemented?

Asmall town wants to build some new recreational facilities. the proposed facilities include a swimming pool, recreation center, basketball court and baseball field. the town council wants to provide the facilities which will be used by the most people, but they face budget and land limitations. the town has $400,000 and 14 acres of land. the pool requires locker facilities which would be in the recreation center, so if the swimming pool is built the recreation center must also be built. also, the council has only enough flat land to build the basketball court or the baseball field. the daily usage and cost of the facilities (in $1,000) are shown below. which facilities should they build? facilityusagecost ($1,000)landswimming pool4001002recreation center5002003basketball court3001504baseball field2001005