Two firms (A and B) have $1,000 par value bond issues outstanding that have the same maturity (20years) and risk. Firm A's bond has an 8% annual coupon rate, while Firm B's bond has an 8% semiannual coupon rate. If the nominal required rate of return, is 12%, semiannual basis, for both bonds, what is the difference in current market prices of the two bonds?

Should the government be downsized? which functions should be cut back? which ones should be expanded?

The following information relates to wagner, inc.: advertising costs $ 18 comma 600 administrative salaries 17 comma 800 delivery vehicle depreciation 1 comma 500 factory repair and maintenance 600 indirect labor 10 comma 000 indirect materials 18 comma 000 manufacturing equipment depreciation 3 comma 000 office rent 58 comma 000 president's salary 1 comma 100 sales revenue 600 comma 000 sales salary 5 comma 200 how much were wagner's period costs

Salt corporation's contribution margin ratio is 78% and its fixed monthly expenses are $30,000. assume that the company's sales for may are expected to be $89,000. required: estimate the company's net operating income for may, assuming that the fixed monthly expenses do not change.