Question 1
Multiple ChoiceCortina Metals issued 10-year corporate bonds two years ago. The bonds pay an annualized coupon of 9.2 percent on a semiannual basis, and the current annualized yield to maturity (YTM) is 10.0 percent. The current price of Cortina’s bonds (per MXN100 of par value) is closest to:
Explanation
The bond pays a semiannual coupon:
Coupon = 9.2% ÷ 2 = 4.6% → MXN4.60 every six months.
YTM per period = 10.0% ÷ 2 = 5.0% → 0.05
Number of periods = (10 − 2) × 2 = 16
Use the formula:
Price = PV of coupons + PV of face value
= 4.60 / 1.05 + 4.60 / 1.05² + ... + 4.60 / 1.05¹⁶ + 100 / 1.05¹⁶
= MXN 96.76 (rounded)
Using the BA II Plus Calculator (Recommended):
2nd → FV (to clear TVM inputs)
N = 16
I/Y = 5
PMT = 4.6
FV = 100
Press CPT → PV
Result: −96.76
Thus, the bond is priced at MXN96.76.
Question 2
Multiple ChoiceA financial planner receives a three-year consulting contract with the following end-of-year payments:
1 | $80,000 |
|---|---|
2 | $120,000 |
3 | $180,000 |
She expects to invest these payments at an annual interest rate of 4%, compounded annually, until her retirement 10 years from now. The value of these amounts at the end of 10 years is closest to:
Explanation
We must calculate the future value of each individual payment, compounding it forward to Year 10:
FV of Year 1 payment ($80,000):
FV = 80,000 × (1.04)^9 = 80,000 × 1.432 = $114,560FV of Year 2 payment ($120,000):
FV = 120,000 × (1.04)^8 = 120,000 × 1.3686 = $164,232FV of Year 3 payment ($180,000):
FV = 180,000 × (1.04)^7 = 180,000 × 1.319 = $237,078
Total Future Value ≈ $114,560 + $164,232 + $237,078 = $544,370
BA II Plus Steps:
You’ll do three individual FV calculations:
1. For Year 1:
N = 9
I/Y = 4
PV = -80,000
PMT = 0
CPT → FV = 114,560
2. For Year 2:
N = 8
PV = -120,000
CPT → FV = 164,232
3. For Year 3:
N = 7
PV = -180,000
CPT → FV = 237,078
Then manually add the three results to get: $544,370.
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Question 3
Multiple ChoiceA consumer finances a new home theater system with a loan of €12,000. The loan is to be repaid over 4 years with equal monthly payments and carries a nominal annual interest rate of 6%, compounded monthly. The monthly payment is closest to:
Explanation
We are solving for the monthly PMT (payment) on a fully amortizing loan.
Given:
PV = €12,000
N = 4 years × 12 months = 48
I/Y = 6% annual ÷ 12 months = 0.5 It is important to note that since the interest rate is nominal, it must be divided by 12 to find a monthly periodic rate.
FV = 0 (loan is fully paid off)
PMT = ?
BA II Plus Calculator Steps:
Press 2nd → FV to clear TVM values
Input:
N = 48
I/Y = 0.5
PV = 12000
FV = 0
PMT = ?
Press CPT → PMT
Result: −282.55
(The negative sign indicates a cash outflow—i.e., the payment you make.)
Question 4
Multiple ChoiceTimberline Properties is financing the purchase of a commercial building by borrowing 80% of the $4,500,000 purchase price through a fully amortizing, fixed-rate 20-year mortgage loan. The annual interest rate is 5.4%, and payments are made monthly. The monthly mortgage payment is closest to:
Explanation
Step 1: Calculate the present value of the loan:
Loan = 80% × $4,500,000 = $3,600,000
Step 2: Identify calculator inputs:
N = 20 years × 12 months = 240
I/Y = 5.4% annual ÷ 12 = 0.45% per month
PV = 3,600,000
FV = 0 (fully amortized)
PMT = ?
BA II Plus Steps:
Press 2nd → FV to clear time value memory
Input:
N = 240
I/Y = 0.45
PV = 3600000
FV = 0
CPT → PMT
Output:
→ PMT = -24,915.08
(The result is negative because it represents a cash outflow, i.e., a monthly payment.)
Question 5
Multiple ChoiceA financial agreement pays €1,500 per month for 6 years, with the first payment made immediately. Assuming a 6.5% annual discount rate, compounded monthly, the present value of the contract is closest to:
Explanation
This is a present value of an annuity due, because the first payment is made immediately.
BA II Plus Calculator Steps:
Press 2nd → PMT to set calculator to Begin Mode (annuity due):
2nd → BGN → 2nd → SET → (should show BGN in screen corner) → 2nd → QUIT
Press 2nd → FV to clear time value entries.
Input:
N = 72 (6 years × 12 months)
I/Y = 6.5 ÷ 12 = 0.5417
PMT = -1500
FV = 0
Press CPT → PV
PV = €101,157
Question 6
Multiple ChoiceDanworth Energy recently paid an annual dividend of €3.20 per share. Analysts expect this dividend to grow at a constant rate of 4% per year into perpetuity. If investors require a 9% return, the estimated value of a share of Danworth Energy is closest to:
Explanation
This is a classic Dividend Discount Model (DDM) question using the Gordon Growth Model (Constant Growth):
p _{0} = \frac{D_{1}}{r - g}
Where:
D1 = Next year’s dividend = D0 × (1+g) = 3.20 × 1.04 = €3.328
r = 9% = 0.09
g = 4% = 0.04
P _{0} = \frac{3.328}{0.09 - 0.04} = \frac{3.328}{0.05} = 66.56
Question 7
Multiple ChoiceBriston Telecom pays an annual dividend to shareholders and recently issued a dividend of CAD2.60 per share. Analysts project that this dividend will grow at a constant rate of 4% per year in perpetuity. If investors require a return of 9%, the expected value of one share of Briston Telecom is closest to:
Explanation
This is a Dividend Discount Model (DDM) question using the Gordon Growth Model:
p _{0} = \frac{D_{1}}{r - g}
Where:
D0 = 2.60 D0 = 2.60
g = 4% = 0.04g = 4
r = 9% = 0.09r = 9
Calculate next year’s dividend:
D1 = D0 × (1+g) = 2.60 × 1.04 = 2.704
Use the Gordon Growth Model Formula to solve:
P_{0} = \frac{D_{1}}{r - g} = \frac{2.704}{0.09 - 0.04} = 54.08
Question 8
Multiple ChoiceMs. Hofstadter plans to spend $90,000 per year for 20 years in retirement. She plans to fund this by making end-of-year deposits of $7,200 annually during her working years. She expects to earn an annual return of 5.5%, compounded annually, on all investments. What is the minimum number of deposits she needs to make to achieve her retirement goal?
Explanation
Step 1: Calculate the present value (PV) of the retirement withdrawals.
This is an ordinary annuity:
PMT = 90,000
N = 20
I/Y = 5.5
FV = 0
Solve for PV:
On BA II Plus:
[2nd] [CLR TVM]
N = 20
I/Y = 5.5
PMT = -90,000
FV = 0
CPT → PV ≈ 1,123,752.18
Step 2: Use this PV as the FV of the working years savings.
We solve for N given:
FV = 1,123,752.18
PMT = -7,200
I/Y = 5.5
PV = 0
On BA II Plus:
[2nd] [CLR TVM]
PMT = -7,200
I/Y = 5.5
PV = 0
FV = 1,123,752.18
CPT → N ≈ 46.0
She will need to make 46 deposits to meet her goal.
Question 9
Multiple ChoiceSuppose Ardmore Holdings announces it expects significant dividend growth over the next two years and plans to increase its recent USD2.00 dividend by 5% per year for the next two years. Following the high-growth period, dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 4% indefinitely. If Ardmore's required rate of return is 9%, what is the estimated current value of its stock?
Explanation
We are using a multi-stage dividend discount model:
D₀ = 2.00
Growth for 2 years: 5%
Long-term growth: 4%
Required return: 9%
Step 1: Forecast Dividends
D₁ = 2.00 × 1.05 = 2.10
D₂ = 2.10 × 1.05 = 2.205
D₃ = 2.205 × 1.04 = 2.2932
Step 2: Calculate Terminal Value at end of Year 2
Use the Gordon Growth Model for dividends from year 3 onward:
P _{2} = \frac{D_{3}}{r - g} = \frac{2.2932}{0.09 - 0.04} = 45.864
Step 3: Discount D₁, D₂, and P₂ to Present Value
Use BA II Plus:
2nd → CLR TVM
Cash Flow Mode:
CF0 = 0
C01 = 2.10
C02 = 2.205 + 45.864 = 48.069
NPV
I = 9
Compute NPV → ≈ 46.18
Question 10
Multiple ChoiceAn investment will make eight annual payments of $12,000 each, with the first payment beginning six years from today. If the appropriate discount rate is 7% per year, what is the present value of this annuity today?
Explanation
This is a deferred ordinary annuity. The present value is calculated in two parts:
Step 1: Calculate the PV at time = 5
This is a regular annuity with:
PMT = 12,000
N = 8
I/Y = 7%
FV = 0
Solve for PV (at time = 5)
BA II Plus Steps:
2nd → CLR TVM
N = 8
I/Y = 7
PMT = -12,000
FV = 0
CPT → PV ≈ 75,112.18
Step 2: Discount the PV back to today (time = 0)
Now take the PV of that lump sum (75,112.18) discounted 5 years at 7%:
PV = \frac{75,112.18}{(1 + 0.07)^{5}} = 59,822
Or using BA II Plus:
2nd → CLR TVM
N = 5
I/Y = 7
PV = ?
FV = 75,112.18
PMT = 0
CPT → PV ≈ 59,822