The hypothesis testing of sample resulted in a p value of 0.00456. This implies that Choose one answer. a. The null hypothesis can be accepted with 99% confidence b. The null hypothesis can be rejected with 99% confidence
c. The null hypothesis can be rejected with 95% confidence
The correct answer is “B” but i feel “C” is also correct .Can any one please explain me
2nd)
Which of the following statements regarding the dividend policy of a firm is least accurate? Choose one answer. a. In case of stock splits, the ownership of a stockholder increases as he owns a greater number of shares of the firm now b. In case of stock splits, the ownership of a stockholder decreases as he owns a lesser percentage of shares of the firm now c. In case of stock splits, the ownership of a stockholder remains unchanged The correct answer is Soln: C In case of stock splits, the number of stocks owned by an investor increases but his ownership remains unchanged. I think the wordings of this question is quite “confusing”.What should be the correct answer?? 3) A Futures barley contract required an initial margin deposit of $200 and a maintenance margin of 155. If the value of the contract falls to 150, what is the amount of margin that needs to be deposited to the clearing house and what is this margin called Choose one answer. a. $45 / Maintenance margin b. $50 / Maintenance margin c. $50 / Variation Margin The correct answer is Soln: C Since the value of contract fell below the maintenance margin an amount of (200-150) = $50 needs to be deposited. I think the answer should be “C” 4) An 8 year 6% semiannual bond is trading at $1030. If the bond can be called after 3 years at $1010; the yield to call of the bond is closest to: Choose one answer. a. 5.53% b. 2.46% c. 4.91% The correct answer is Soln: C N = 3*2 I/Y = ? PV = -1030 PMT = 60/2 FV = 1000 Yield to call = 2.46* 2 = 4.91% Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/1. I think the solution for this question is not correct…FV=1010 not 1000…AM i correct?