Simple arithmetic, but I cant comprehend how to solve such problems?

An inch on a map represents 200 miles. On the same map a distance of 375 miles is represented by??? Answer is: 1 7/8 inches

Risk

Problem 1 Suppose the expected returns and standard deviations of stocks A and B are E(RA) = 0.17, E(RB) = 0.27, σA = 0.12, and σB = 0.21, respectively. a. Calculate the expected return and standard deviation of a portfolio that is composed of 35% A and 65% B when the correlation between the returns on A and B is 0.6. b. Calculate the standard deviation of a portfolio that is composed of 35 percent A and 65 percent B when the correlation coefficient between the returns on A and B is -0.6. c. How does the correlation between the returns on A and B affect the standard deviation of the portfolio? Problem 2 Suppose the expected return on the market portfolio is 14.7% an... click for more

Finance 201 Problem

(See attached file for full problem description) --- Current Ratio 1.09 1.41 Quick Ratio 0.60 1.00 Total Debt Ratio 48.00% 77.80% TIE 6.20 3.20 BEP N/A N/A FATO N/A N/A You have been given the following information. Complete a Balance Sheet and Income Statement for 2005. All figures are in millions. Also briefly explain in one paragraph what you learned after solving about this country? Sales will be $3,000 for the year. Accounts Receivable will be 10% of sales. Selling General and Administrative Expense will be $500 for the year, and COGS will be 67% of sales. The company has $750 in long-term debt, and pays 8% interest on this debt. It has a 35% combined tax r... click for more

Time Value of money

You would like to take a cruise in six years. The cruise currently costs $4,250. You expect the price to increase by 4% annually. You can earn 5% on your savings. How much do you need to save at the end of each month so you will be able to afford your cruise in six years?

Buss Maths

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