Using internal rate of return, a conventional project should be accepted if the internal rate of return is: a.
equal to the discount rate.

b.
greater than the discount rate.

c.
less than the discount rate.

d.
negative.

e.
equal to zero.

How does the economy of cuba differ from the economy of north korea? in north korea, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. in cuba, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy. in cuba, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. in north korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy. in north korea, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. in cuba, there is economic security in exchange for government control. in cuba, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. in north korea, there is economic security in exchange for government control.\

At april 1, 2019, the food and drug administration is in the process of investigating allegations of false marketing claims by hulkly muscle supplements. the fda has not yet proposed a penalty assessment. hulkly’s fiscal year ends on december 31, 2018. the company’s financial statements are issued in april 2019. required: for each of the following scenarios, determine the appropriate way to report the situation. 1. management feels an assessment is reasonably possible, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is reasonably possible. 2. management feels an assessment is reasonably possible, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is probable. 3. management feels an assessment is probable, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is reasonably possible. 4. management feels an assessment is probable, and if an assessment is made an unfavorable settlement of $13 million is probable.

Biochemical corp. requires $600,000 in financing over the next three years. the firm can borrow the funds for three years at 10.80 percent interest per year. the ceo decides to do a forecast and predicts that if she utilizes short-term financing instead, she will pay 7.50 percent interest in the first year, 12.15 percent interest in the second year, and 8.25 percent interest in the third year. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a)determine the total interest cost under each plan. a) long term fixed rate: b) short term fixed rate: b) which plan is less costly? a) long term fixed rate plan b) short term variable rate plan