National city corporation, a bank holding company, reported earnings per share of $2.40 in 1993, and paid dividends per share of $1.06. the earnings had grown 7.5% a year over the prior five years, and were expected to grow 6% a year in the long term (starting in 1994). the stock had a beta of 1.05 and traded for ten times earnings. the treasury bond rate was 7%. (a) estimate the p/e ratio for national city corporation. (b) what long term growth rate is implied in the firm's current p/e ratio?

Cash flow is often a problem for small businesses. how can an entrepreneur increase cash flow? a) locate lower-priced suppliers. b) forego sending in estimated tax payments to the irs c) shorten the terms on a bank loan to pay it off more quickly d) sell more low-margin items.

Which of the following is not part of the mission statement of the department of homeland security? lead the unified national effort to secure america protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation ensure safe and secure borders coordinate intelligence operations against terrorists in other countries

Garfield corporation is considering building a new plant in canada. it predicts sales at the new plant to be 50,000 units at $5.00/unit. below is a listing of estimated expenses. category total annual expenses % of annual expense that are fixed materials $50,000 10% labor $90,000 20% overhead $40,000 30% marketing/admin $20,000 50% a canadian firm was contracted to sell the product and will receive a commission of 10% of the sales price. no u.s. home office expenses will be allocated to the new facility. the contribution margin ratio for garfield corporation is