The volatility on Lowes' returns is closest to ________
Consider the following returns:
Year-End Lowes
Realized
Return Home Depot
Realized
Return IBM
Realized
Return
2000 20.0% -14.6% 0.2%
2001 72.7% 4.4% -3.2%
2002 -25.7% -58.1% -27.0%
2003 56.2% 71.3% 27.9%
2004 6.7% 17.3% -5.1%
2005 17.9% 0.9% -11.3%
A) 35%
B) 11%
C) 14%
D) 42%
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Pratt Company has old inventory on hand that cost $15,000. Its scrap value is $20,000. The inventory could be sold for $50,000 if manufactured further at an additional cost of $15,000. What should Pratt do?
a) Sell the inventory for $20,000 scrap value b) Manufacture further and sell it for $50,000 c) Hold the inventory at its $15,000 cost d) Dispose of the inventory to avoid any further decline in value