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One measure of the safety of a preferred stocks dividend is the ratio of dividends to earnings before interest and taxes. True or False. Solution False. The divedends of a prefered stock is fixed and its independent of the EBIT. Irrespective of the EBIT the prefered stock holder will get a fixed amount of divedend on the stock..
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One way that companies can adjust their financial leverage is throug.pdf
One way that companies can adjust their financial leverage is through the dividend decision. The
greater the dividend, the smaller the total equity (as Retained Earnings gets drawn down). What
factors should management consider in deciding on the amount of dividends to pay its
shareholders?
Solution
Answer: Dividends are paid in cash. A firm’s dividend policy has the effect of dividing its net
earnings into two parts, i.e., retained earnings and dividends. The retained earnings provide funds
to finance the long term growth. Thus, the distribution of earnings uses the available cash of the
firm. The firm which needs funds to finance its investment opportunities will have to use
external source of financing. To safeguard the firm from approaching the capital market for
external financing, a firm may not like to distribute cash dividend. Firms with a lot of investment
opportunities do distribute some dividend because paying dividend has information value. It
provides a positive signal to investors about the future profitability of the firm..
One of the often-repeated mantras isSolutionCorrelation does n.pdf
One of the often-repeated mantras is
Solution
Correlation does not equal causationis a quip that expresses the logical fallacy that events or
statistics that happen to coincide with each other are causally related. The reality is that cause
and effect can be indirect, or due toconfounding variables, and so the assumption of causation is
false when the only evidence available is simple correlation. The form of fallacy that it addresses
is known as post hoc, ergo propter hoc or \"affirming the consequent.\".
One Way ANOVA and Two-Way ANOVA What is the main difference between.pdf
One Way ANOVA and Two-Way ANOVA: What is the main difference between on-way
analysis of variance and two-way analysis of variance?
Solution
The difference is the number of independent variables within which each
independent variable has more than two groups, manipulated in the experiment. A one-way
analysis of variance is performed when there is only one independent variable while a two-way
analysis of variance is used when there are two independent variables in the experiment.
One question on the Sullivan Statistics Survey is, Is a language .pdf
One question on the Sullivan Statistics Survey is, \" Is a language other than English the primary
language spoken in your home?\" Treat the survey respondents as a simple random sample of
adult Americans. Construct and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the proportion of adult
Americans who speak a language other than English at home.
Solution
For 95% confidence
standard error = e = 1.96*(standard deviation)/sqrt(n)
where n = no. of people surveyed
95% confidence interval = (mean - e , mean + e ).
One should take action only when itSolutionThe answe is.Some.pdf
One should take action only when it
Solution
The answe is.
Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No.
Many People report that they come to a decision without engaging in self conscious reasoning ;
they just feel instinctively that a certain action is right one..
One of the projects the loan would fund is to build earthquake-resis.pdf
One of the projects the loan would fund is to build earthquake-resistant buildings. The project
willbegin in March 2015, last for two years and is expected to have the following expenditures:
start-up costsof $200,000 paid at the beginning of the first month; rental of equipment to be paid
at the beginning of themonth that will be $100,000 each month for the first year, but $50,000
each month for the second year;material costs to be paid at the end of each month that will be
$30,000; personnel costs of $100,000 to bepaid at the end of each month; and end-of-project
clean-up costs of $100,000 that will be paid at the endof the last month (February 2017). Canada
is only willing to allocate $3,000,000 of the loan at the start ofthe project. These funds are put
into an account that pays interest at a stated annual rate of 12 percent,compounded monthly.
Calculate how much this project needs at the beginning of the second year that would be
necessary to cover its expected expenditures.
Solution
Answer
These funds are put into an account that pays interest at a stated annual rate of 12 percent,
compounded monthly
So Monthly interest rate will be 1% ( i.e. Annual 12% / 12 months).
Figures in $
month
Project loan(Opening loan)
Start-up cost
Rental
Material
Personnel Cost
Clean up cost
Closing balance
Interest Rate 1% monthly
Closing balance with interest
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A+B+C+D+E+F
G*0.01
G+H
Feb-15
0
3000000
-200000
-1,00,000
0
0
0
27,00,000
0
27,00,000
Mar-15
1
27,00,000
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
24,70,000
24700
24,94,700
Apr-15
2
24,94,700
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
22,64,700
22647
22,87,347
May-15
3
22,87,347
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
20,57,347
20573.5
20,77,920
Jun-15
4
20,77,920
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
18,47,920
18479.2
18,66,400
Jul-15
5
18,66,400
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
16,36,400
16364
16,52,764
Aug-15
6
16,52,764
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
14,22,764
14227.6
14,36,991
Sep-15
7
14,36,991
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
12,06,991
12069.9
12,19,061
Oct-15
8
12,19,061
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
9,89,061
9890.61
9,98,952
Nov-15
9
9,98,952
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
7,68,952
7689.52
7,76,641
Dec-15
10
7,76,641
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
5,46,641
5466.41
5,52,108
Jan-16
11
5,52,108
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
3,22,108
3221.08
3,25,329
Feb-16
12
3,25,329
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
1,45,329
1453.29
1,46,782
So Funds available at end of February 2016 are $ 1,46,782
Figures in $
Month
Startup cost
Rental
Material
Perssonel Cost
Clean up cost
Closing balance
Discount Rate -1%
Present value
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A+B+C+D+E
F*G
Mar-16
13
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.99
-1,78,218
Apr-16
14
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.98
-1,76,453
May-16
15
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.97
-1,74,706
Jun-16
16
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.96
-1,72,976
Jul-16
17
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.95
-1,71,264
Aug-16
18
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.94
-1,69,568
Sep-16
19
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.
One of the objectives of the European Union is to abolish restrictio.pdf
One of the objectives of the European Union is to abolish restrictions on the free movement of
all factors of production, including labor, services, and capital. Considering the latest financial
crisis in Cyprus, would you suggest modifying the EU Charter to expel countries who don
Solution
EU licence should be modified to expel countries, not having a good financial condition in their
countries.
Reason: EU is created for doing business within countries which are alike, such as Switzerland,
France, Germany, etc. These are all financially stabled countries and they have no restriction to
flow their factors of productions. The countries which are not in this category should not get
enter into EU, simply because of their inability of adequate payment for procuring the factors of
productions from financially stabled countries..
One of the most extensive elaborations of leadership as a relationsh.pdf
One of the most extensive elaborations of leadership as a relationship is found in Leader-
Member Exchange (LMX) Theory. What is the basic premise of LMX Theory? What is
involved in the “exchange” process between a leader and his/her followers? Discuss the
essence of this perspective on the leader-member relationship.
Solution
Leader-Member Exchange Theory, also called LMX or Vertical Dyad Linkage Theory, describes
how leaders in groups maintain their position through a series of tacit exchange agreements with
their members.
In-group and out-group
In particular, leaders often have a special relationship with an inner circle of trusted lieutenants,
assistants and advisors, to whom they give high levels of responsibility, decision influence, and
access to resources. This in-group pay for their position. They work harder, are more committed
to task objectives, and share more administrative duties. They are also expected to be fully
committed and loyal to their leader. The out-group, on the other hand, are given low levels of
choice or influence.
This also puts constraints upon the leader. They have to nurture the relationship with their inner
circle whilst balancing giving them power with ensuring they do not have enough to strike out on
their own.
The LMX process
These relationships, if they are going to happen, start very soon after a person joins the group
and follow three stages.
1. Role taking
The member joins the team and the leader assesses their abilities and talents. Based on this, the
leader may offer them opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities.
Another key factor in this stage is the discovery by both parties of how the other likes to be
respected.
2. Role making
In the second phase, the leader and member take part in an unstructured and informal negotiation
whereby a role is created for the member and the often-tacit promise of benefit and power in
return for dedication and loyalty takes place.
Trust-building is very important in this stage, and any felt betrayal, especially by the leader, can
result in the member being relegated to the out-group.
This negotiation includes relationship factors as well as pure work-related ones, and a member
who is similar to the leader in various ways is more likely to succeed. This perhaps explains why
mixed gender relationships regularly are less successful than same-gender ones (it also affects
the seeking of respect in the first stage). The same effect also applies to cultural and racial
differences.
3. Routinization
In this phase, a pattern of ongoing social exchange between the leader and the member becomes
established.
Success factors
Successful members are thus similar in many ways to the leader (which perhaps explains why
many senior teams are all white, male, middle-class and middle-aged). They work hard at
building and sustaining trust and respect.
To help this, they are empathetic, patient, reasonable, sensitive, and are good at seeing the
viewpoint of other people (especially th.
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shareholders?
Solution
Answer: Dividends are paid in cash. A firm’s dividend policy has the effect of dividing its net
earnings into two parts, i.e., retained earnings and dividends. The retained earnings provide funds
to finance the long term growth. Thus, the distribution of earnings uses the available cash of the
firm. The firm which needs funds to finance its investment opportunities will have to use
external source of financing. To safeguard the firm from approaching the capital market for
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One of the often-repeated mantras is
Solution
Correlation does not equal causationis a quip that expresses the logical fallacy that events or
statistics that happen to coincide with each other are causally related. The reality is that cause
and effect can be indirect, or due toconfounding variables, and so the assumption of causation is
false when the only evidence available is simple correlation. The form of fallacy that it addresses
is known as post hoc, ergo propter hoc or \"affirming the consequent.\".
One Way ANOVA and Two-Way ANOVA What is the main difference between.pdf
One Way ANOVA and Two-Way ANOVA: What is the main difference between on-way
analysis of variance and two-way analysis of variance?
Solution
The difference is the number of independent variables within which each
independent variable has more than two groups, manipulated in the experiment. A one-way
analysis of variance is performed when there is only one independent variable while a two-way
analysis of variance is used when there are two independent variables in the experiment.
One question on the Sullivan Statistics Survey is, Is a language .pdf
One question on the Sullivan Statistics Survey is, \" Is a language other than English the primary
language spoken in your home?\" Treat the survey respondents as a simple random sample of
adult Americans. Construct and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the proportion of adult
Americans who speak a language other than English at home.
Solution
For 95% confidence
standard error = e = 1.96*(standard deviation)/sqrt(n)
where n = no. of people surveyed
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One should take action only when itSolutionThe answe is.Some.pdf
One should take action only when it
Solution
The answe is.
Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No.
Many People report that they come to a decision without engaging in self conscious reasoning ;
they just feel instinctively that a certain action is right one..
One of the projects the loan would fund is to build earthquake-resis.pdf
One of the projects the loan would fund is to build earthquake-resistant buildings. The project
willbegin in March 2015, last for two years and is expected to have the following expenditures:
start-up costsof $200,000 paid at the beginning of the first month; rental of equipment to be paid
at the beginning of themonth that will be $100,000 each month for the first year, but $50,000
each month for the second year;material costs to be paid at the end of each month that will be
$30,000; personnel costs of $100,000 to bepaid at the end of each month; and end-of-project
clean-up costs of $100,000 that will be paid at the endof the last month (February 2017). Canada
is only willing to allocate $3,000,000 of the loan at the start ofthe project. These funds are put
into an account that pays interest at a stated annual rate of 12 percent,compounded monthly.
Calculate how much this project needs at the beginning of the second year that would be
necessary to cover its expected expenditures.
Solution
Answer
These funds are put into an account that pays interest at a stated annual rate of 12 percent,
compounded monthly
So Monthly interest rate will be 1% ( i.e. Annual 12% / 12 months).
Figures in $
month
Project loan(Opening loan)
Start-up cost
Rental
Material
Personnel Cost
Clean up cost
Closing balance
Interest Rate 1% monthly
Closing balance with interest
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A+B+C+D+E+F
G*0.01
G+H
Feb-15
0
3000000
-200000
-1,00,000
0
0
0
27,00,000
0
27,00,000
Mar-15
1
27,00,000
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
24,70,000
24700
24,94,700
Apr-15
2
24,94,700
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
22,64,700
22647
22,87,347
May-15
3
22,87,347
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
20,57,347
20573.5
20,77,920
Jun-15
4
20,77,920
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
18,47,920
18479.2
18,66,400
Jul-15
5
18,66,400
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
16,36,400
16364
16,52,764
Aug-15
6
16,52,764
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
14,22,764
14227.6
14,36,991
Sep-15
7
14,36,991
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
12,06,991
12069.9
12,19,061
Oct-15
8
12,19,061
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
9,89,061
9890.61
9,98,952
Nov-15
9
9,98,952
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
7,68,952
7689.52
7,76,641
Dec-15
10
7,76,641
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
5,46,641
5466.41
5,52,108
Jan-16
11
5,52,108
0
-1,00,000
-30000
-100000
0
3,22,108
3221.08
3,25,329
Feb-16
12
3,25,329
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
1,45,329
1453.29
1,46,782
So Funds available at end of February 2016 are $ 1,46,782
Figures in $
Month
Startup cost
Rental
Material
Perssonel Cost
Clean up cost
Closing balance
Discount Rate -1%
Present value
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A+B+C+D+E
F*G
Mar-16
13
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.99
-1,78,218
Apr-16
14
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.98
-1,76,453
May-16
15
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.97
-1,74,706
Jun-16
16
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.96
-1,72,976
Jul-16
17
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.95
-1,71,264
Aug-16
18
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.94
-1,69,568
Sep-16
19
0
-50,000
-30000
-100000
0
-1,80,000
0.
One of the objectives of the European Union is to abolish restrictio.pdf
One of the objectives of the European Union is to abolish restrictions on the free movement of
all factors of production, including labor, services, and capital. Considering the latest financial
crisis in Cyprus, would you suggest modifying the EU Charter to expel countries who don
Solution
EU licence should be modified to expel countries, not having a good financial condition in their
countries.
Reason: EU is created for doing business within countries which are alike, such as Switzerland,
France, Germany, etc. These are all financially stabled countries and they have no restriction to
flow their factors of productions. The countries which are not in this category should not get
enter into EU, simply because of their inability of adequate payment for procuring the factors of
productions from financially stabled countries..
One of the most extensive elaborations of leadership as a relationsh.pdf
One of the most extensive elaborations of leadership as a relationship is found in Leader-
Member Exchange (LMX) Theory. What is the basic premise of LMX Theory? What is
involved in the “exchange” process between a leader and his/her followers? Discuss the
essence of this perspective on the leader-member relationship.
Solution
Leader-Member Exchange Theory, also called LMX or Vertical Dyad Linkage Theory, describes
how leaders in groups maintain their position through a series of tacit exchange agreements with
their members.
In-group and out-group
In particular, leaders often have a special relationship with an inner circle of trusted lieutenants,
assistants and advisors, to whom they give high levels of responsibility, decision influence, and
access to resources. This in-group pay for their position. They work harder, are more committed
to task objectives, and share more administrative duties. They are also expected to be fully
committed and loyal to their leader. The out-group, on the other hand, are given low levels of
choice or influence.
This also puts constraints upon the leader. They have to nurture the relationship with their inner
circle whilst balancing giving them power with ensuring they do not have enough to strike out on
their own.
The LMX process
These relationships, if they are going to happen, start very soon after a person joins the group
and follow three stages.
1. Role taking
The member joins the team and the leader assesses their abilities and talents. Based on this, the
leader may offer them opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities.
Another key factor in this stage is the discovery by both parties of how the other likes to be
respected.
2. Role making
In the second phase, the leader and member take part in an unstructured and informal negotiation
whereby a role is created for the member and the often-tacit promise of benefit and power in
return for dedication and loyalty takes place.
Trust-building is very important in this stage, and any felt betrayal, especially by the leader, can
result in the member being relegated to the out-group.
This negotiation includes relationship factors as well as pure work-related ones, and a member
who is similar to the leader in various ways is more likely to succeed. This perhaps explains why
mixed gender relationships regularly are less successful than same-gender ones (it also affects
the seeking of respect in the first stage). The same effect also applies to cultural and racial
differences.
3. Routinization
In this phase, a pattern of ongoing social exchange between the leader and the member becomes
established.
Success factors
Successful members are thus similar in many ways to the leader (which perhaps explains why
many senior teams are all white, male, middle-class and middle-aged). They work hard at
building and sustaining trust and respect.
To help this, they are empathetic, patient, reasonable, sensitive, and are good at seeing the
viewpoint of other people (especially th.
One of Shakespeares sonnets has a verb in 12 of its 17 lines, an a.pdf
One of Shakespeare\'s sonnets has a verb in 12 of its 17 lines, an adjective in 12 lines, and both
in 9 lines.
How many lines have a verb but no adjective? ____
How many lines have an adjective but no verb? ____
How many have neither an adjective nor a verb? ___
Solution
a) 12 -9 = 3 b) 12 -9 = 3 c) 17 -12 -3 = 2.
one advantage and one disadvantage of using serial versus disjunctiv.pdf
one advantage and one disadvantage of using serial versus disjunctive socialization tactics
Solution
Serial vs. Disjunctive socialization
A serial socialization process refers to experienced members of the organization grooming the
newcomers who are about to occupy similar positions within the organization. These experience
members essentially serve as role models for the inexperienced newcomers
Disjunctive socialization, in contrast, refers to when newcomers are not following the guidelines
of their predecessors, and there are no role models to inform new recruits on how to fulfill their
duties
Advantage
The experience of the elder employee its transmited to the new generation
Disadvange
if you are just following everything the elder employee is telling you there is no room for
personal growth, for innovation and change within the organization.
source: Bauer, T. N., & Erdogan., B. (2011). Organizational socialization: The effective
onboarding of new employees. In S. Zedeck (Ed.), APA handbook of industrial and
organizational psychology, Vol 3: Maintaining, expanding, and contracting the organization,
APA Handbooks in Psychology (pp. 51.
one hundred tickets,numbered 1,2,3,4,.....,100,are sold to 100 diffe.pdf
one hundred tickets,numbered 1,2,3,4,.....,100,are sold to 100 different people for drawing.Four
different prizes are awarded,including the grand prize(a trip to Tahiti).how many ways are there
to award the prizes if non of the people holding tickets 19,47,73 and 97 wins the prizes?
Solution
four specific people don\'t win a prize 96 ways to give out thefirst prize 95 ways to give out
thesecond prize 94 ways to give out thethird prize 93 ways to give out theforth prize.
On what grounds is the semi-independent status of the Federal Reserv.pdf
On what grounds is the semi-independent status of the Federal Reserve justified by those who
defend it? On what grounds is the status attacked by those who oppose it? Why might
eliminating the Fed
Solution
Q. On what grounds is the semi-independent status of the Federal Reserve justified by those who
defend it?
Because the structure and status of the Federal Reserve is CLEARLY defined BY LAW. U.S.
Code, Title 12, Chapter 3 covers the structure and governance of the Federal Reserve System.
Also, because people who defend the Federal Reserve System actually know how it works and
how it is structured. We don\'t base our knowledge on conspiracy theories or some quote taken
out of context.
The Federal Reserve System is controlled by a Board of Governors, also known as the Federal
Reserve Board. The Board of Governors, located in Washington, D.C., provides the leadership
for the System.
The Board of Governors is the national component of the Federal Reserve System. The board
consists of the seven governors, appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Governors serve 14-year, staggered terms to ensure stability and continuity over time. The
chairman and vice-chairman are appointed to four-year terms and may be reappointed subject to
term limitations.
A network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks and 25 branches make up the Federal Reserve System
under the general oversight of the Board of Governors. Reserve Banks are the operating arms of
the central bank.
Each of the 12 Reserve Banks serves its region of the country, and all but one has other offices
within their Districts to help provide services to depository institutions and the public. The Banks
are named after the locations of their headquarters-Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland,
Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, and San Francisco.
The Reserve Banks serve banks, the U.S. Treasury, and, indirectly, the public. A Reserve Bank
is often called a \"banker\'s bank,\" storing currency and coin, and processing checks and
electronic payments. Reserve Banks also supervise commercial banks in their regions. As the
bank for the U.S. government, Reserve Banks handle the Treasury\'s payments, sell government
securities and assist with the Treasury\'s cash management and investment activities. Reserve
Banks conduct research on regional, national, and international economic issues. Research plays
a critical role in bringing broad economic perspectives to the national policymaking arena, and
supports Reserve Bank presidents who all attend meetings of the Federal Open Market
Committee (FOMC).
Each Reserve Bank\'s board of directors oversees the management and activities of the District
bank. Reflecting the diverse interests of each District, these directors contribute local business
experience, community involvement, and leadership. The board imparts a private-sector
perspective to the Reserve Bank. Each board appoints the president and first vice president of .
On the Richter scale, the magnitude, R, of an earthquake of intensit.pdf
On the Richter scale, the magnitude, R, of an earthquake of intensity, I, is
Find the intensity of the 1906 San Francisco earthquate (R= 8.3).
Solution
R = ln(I) - ln(I0)/ln(10) I0 = 1 8.3 = (ln(I) - ln(1))/ln(10) 8.3*ln(10) = ln(I) - 0 I =
e^(8.3*ln(10)) = 1.995 x 10^8.
On the basis of global cultures, would people from the United States.pdf
On the basis of global cultures, would people from the United States, Japan, or Chile be more
comfortable with a group or team-based approach to work?
Solution
“There’s a typical default way that we all act in our respective cultures. It is the way that we give
feedback, greet people, praise or don’t praise, so all sorts of things would be different across
cultures.
Multicultural teams offer a number of advantages to international firms, including deep
knowledge of different product markets, culturally sensitive customer service, and 24-hour work
rotations. But those advantages may be outweighed by problems stemming from cultural
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engage everyone on the team; and teams that can see challenges as stemming from culture, not
personality, succeed in solving culture-based problems with good humor and creativity. They are
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build trust. They arrive at a common understanding of what certain behaviors mean, and they
feel close and congenial, which fosters good teamwork. Coworkers who are geographically
separated, however, can’t easily connect and align, so they experience high levels of social
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the companies are running cultural sensitivity training programs that focus primarily on ensuring
internal harmony within the international workforce.
The team leader should always encourage open dialogue so that the people from diverse culture
can feel comfortable working within the team.
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Interest ExpenseCdebit Cash, credit Note Receivable and Interest ExpenseDdebit Cash, credit
Note Payable and Interest RevenueOn the maturity date, the payee of a note will:
Adebit Cash, credit Note Receivable and Interest RevenueBdebit Cash, credit Note Payable and
Interest ExpenseCdebit Cash, credit Note Receivable and Interest ExpenseDdebit Cash, credit
Note Payable and Interest Revenue
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