8. Two students are discussing the topic "Govern-

ment Is Our Biggest Business." Dan believes that

some government activities are in direct competi-

tion with private businesses. He thinks that this is

unfair. He believes that government should limit

its activities to those that private businesses cannot

or will not take on. Brian thinks that government

should undertake any business activities that it

can perform better or at a lower cost than private

business. What do you think? Give some examples

of business activities undertaken by both private

businesses and by government.

poth

n-

Quick calculate the roi dollar amount and percentage for these example investments. a. you invest $50 in a government bond that says you can redeem it a year later for $55. use the instructions in lesson 3 to calculate the roi dollar amount and percentage. (3.0 points) tip: subtract the initial investment from the total return to get the roi dollar amount. then divide the roi dollar amount by the initial investment, and multiply that number by 100 to get the percentage. b. you invest $200 in stocks and sell them one year later for $230. use the instructions in lesson 3 to calculate the roi dollar amount and percentage. (3.0 points) tip: subtract the initial investment from the total return to get the roi dollar amount. then divide the roi dollar amount by the initial investment, and multiply that number by 100 to get the percentage.