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125. The solution to this problem requires time value of money calculations. Reference to Tables 9-1 through 9-4 in the
text is necessary to complete the calculations.
Approximately how many years will it take for a sum invested at 8% with annual compounding to quadruple?
a. 9 years
b. 17 years
c. 18 years
d. 81 years
126. You are interested in accumulating $10,000 so that you can take a cruise in three years. If you try to solve for the
amount that you need to invest each year, earning 6% interest compounded annually, the $10,000 represents
a. the amount to invest.
b. an annuity.
c. a present value.
d. a future value.
127. All of the following statements about current liabilities are true except
a. current liabilities are obligations that will be satisfied within one year.
b. current liabilities are normally recorded at face value.
c. the Current Liabilities section never contains any portion of long-term liabilities.
d. current liabilities finance the working capital of the company.
128. If your bank gives you a $2,000 loan at 8% per year, but deducts the interest in advance, is 8% the “real” rate of
interest that you will pay?
a. Yes.
b. No. The interest rate is actually lower than 8%.
c. No. The interest rate is actually higher than 8%.