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deferred) annuity, while Investment DUE is an annuity due. Which of
the following statements is CORRECT?
1) The present value of ORD must exceed the present value of DUE,
but the future value of ORD may be less than the future value of DUE.
2) The present value of DUE exceeds the present value of ORD, while
the future value of DUE is less than the future value of ORD.
3) The present value of ORD exceeds the present value of DUE, and
the future value of ORD also exceeds the future value of DUE.
4) The present value of DUE exceeds the present value of ORD, and
the future value of DUE also exceeds the future value of ORD.
5) If the going rate of interest decreases from 10% to 0%, the
difference between the present value of ORD and the present value of
DUE would remain constant.
16. Amram Inc. can issue a 20-year bond with a 6% annual coupon.
This bond is not convertible, is not callable, and has no sinking fund.
Alternatively, Amram could issue a 20-year bond that is convertible into
common equity, may be called, and has a sinking fund. Which of the
following most accurately describes the coupon rate that Amram would
have to pay on the convertible, callable bond?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Exactly equal to 6%.
It could be less than, equal to, or greater than 6%.
Greater than 6%.
Exactly equal to 8%.
Less than 6%.