Annual investments are being made so that $20,000 will be accumulated at the end of 10 years. The interest rate on these investments is initially expected to be 4 percent compounded annually. After 4 years, the rate of interest is unexpectedly increased to 5 percent, so that payments for the remaining 6 years can be reduced. What amounts should be invested annually for the first 4 years and what sums for the last 6?

Oakmont company has an opportunity to manufacture and sell a new product for a four-year period. the company’s discount rate is 18%. after careful study, oakmont estimated the following costs and revenues for the new product: cost of equipment needed $ 230,000 working capital needed $ 84,000 overhaul of the equipment in year two $ 9,000 salvage value of the equipment in four years $ 12,000 annual revenues and costs: sales revenues $ 400,000 variable expenses $ 195,000 fixed out-of-pocket operating costs $ 85,000 when the project concludes in four years the working capital will be released for investment elsewhere within the company. click here to view exhibit 12b-1 and exhibit 12b-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables.

Greentel, a telecom giant, has been using the service of orpheus inc. for training its employees. according to a deal signed by the two companies, orpheus inc. is not only responsible for training greentel's employees but also for providing comprehensive administrative services to the telecom giant. in this instance, greentel engages in

Why does the downward-sloping production possibilities curve imply that factors of production are scarce?