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What is the name of the textbook being described?
What is the name of the textbook being described?
Principles of Managerial Finance, Global Edition
What is the edition of the textbook?
What is the edition of the textbook?
Fourteenth Edition
What are the authors' names of the textbook?
What are the authors' names of the textbook?
Lawrence J. Gitman and Chad J. Zutter
What is the URL for registering the textbook?
What is the URL for registering the textbook?
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The textbook mentions the use of a financial calculator. What is the name of the tool that can solve math problems in the textbook?
The textbook mentions the use of a financial calculator. What is the name of the tool that can solve math problems in the textbook?
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The textbook mentions that there are 15 tutorials for the financial calculator in MyFinanceLab.
The textbook mentions that there are 15 tutorials for the financial calculator in MyFinanceLab.
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The textbook states that some end-of-chapter problems can be solved using a simulated Excel spreadsheet in MyFinanceLab.
The textbook states that some end-of-chapter problems can be solved using a simulated Excel spreadsheet in MyFinanceLab.
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The textbook states that all end-of-chapter problems in MyFinanceLab are algorithmically generated.
The textbook states that all end-of-chapter problems in MyFinanceLab are algorithmically generated.
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The textbook states that MyFinanceLab problems are autograded.
The textbook states that MyFinanceLab problems are autograded.
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What is the primary purpose of the MyFinanceLab financial calculator?
What is the primary purpose of the MyFinanceLab financial calculator?
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What is the main benefit of the simulated Excel problems in MyFinanceLab?
What is the main benefit of the simulated Excel problems in MyFinanceLab?
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The textbook mentions that Tesla Motors was the first automaker to use lithium ion batteries to produce an all-electric vehicle.
The textbook mentions that Tesla Motors was the first automaker to use lithium ion batteries to produce an all-electric vehicle.
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Tesla Motors reported a loss of $279 million from 2006 to 2009.
Tesla Motors reported a loss of $279 million from 2006 to 2009.
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Tesla Motors' stock price rose from $17 to $24 on its first day of trading.
Tesla Motors' stock price rose from $17 to $24 on its first day of trading.
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The federal government offered a tax subsidy of $7,500 to anyone who purchased a Tesla vehicle.
The federal government offered a tax subsidy of $7,500 to anyone who purchased a Tesla vehicle.
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Tesla Motors became profitable in its first year of operation as a public company.
Tesla Motors became profitable in its first year of operation as a public company.
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Consumer Reports reported that the Tesla Model S was the best car the magazine had ever tested.
Consumer Reports reported that the Tesla Model S was the best car the magazine had ever tested.
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Tesla Motors' stock price increased by 57% from May 8 to May 13.
Tesla Motors' stock price increased by 57% from May 8 to May 13.
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Tesla Motors' long-term success will depend on its ability to generate profits without the help of government subsidies.
Tesla Motors' long-term success will depend on its ability to generate profits without the help of government subsidies.
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The textbook mentions that corporations account for roughly 80 percent of total business revenues in the United States.
The textbook mentions that corporations account for roughly 80 percent of total business revenues in the United States.
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The textbook states that manufacturing firms represent the largest portion of corporate business receipts and net profits.
The textbook states that manufacturing firms represent the largest portion of corporate business receipts and net profits.
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Which of the following is NOT a strength of a corporation?
Which of the following is NOT a strength of a corporation?
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What are the owners of a corporation called?
What are the owners of a corporation called?
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What is the primary form of ownership in a corporation?
What is the primary form of ownership in a corporation?
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What is the definition of a corporate bond?
What is the definition of a corporate bond?
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What is the typical par value of a corporate bond?
What is the typical par value of a corporate bond?
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The coupon interest rate on a bond represents the percentage of the bond's par value that will be paid annually.
The coupon interest rate on a bond represents the percentage of the bond's par value that will be paid annually.
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Who are the lenders in a bond transaction?
Who are the lenders in a bond transaction?
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What is the definition of an annuity?
What is the definition of an annuity?
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What is the difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due?
What is the difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due?
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An annuity due is more valuable than an ordinary annuity.
An annuity due is more valuable than an ordinary annuity.
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What is the most efficient way to calculate the present value of an ordinary annuity?
What is the most efficient way to calculate the present value of an ordinary annuity?
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The formula for the future value of an annuity can be modified to find the future value of an annuity due by adding one period of interest to the original calculation.
The formula for the future value of an annuity can be modified to find the future value of an annuity due by adding one period of interest to the original calculation.
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The formula for the present value of an ordinary annuity can be modified to find the present value of an annuity due by multiplying the result by (1 + i), where i is the interest rate.
The formula for the present value of an ordinary annuity can be modified to find the present value of an annuity due by multiplying the result by (1 + i), where i is the interest rate.
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What is a perpetuity?
What is a perpetuity?
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The present value of a perpetuity is equal to the annual cash payment divided by the interest rate.
The present value of a perpetuity is equal to the annual cash payment divided by the interest rate.
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Which of the following is NOT a drawback of the payback period method?
Which of the following is NOT a drawback of the payback period method?
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Study Notes
Financial Calculator and Software Integration
- Financial Calculator app available for smartphones and computers
- Calculator includes future and present value functions
- Fifteen tutorials on calculator use provided
- Tutorials cover IRR and bond valuation
- Simulated Excel problems available in MyFinanceLab
- Algorithmically generated values for each problem (Excel format)
- Autograded problems
- Learning Aids provided for both Excel and problems
Textbook Features and Resources
- Learning Goals listed at start of each chapter
- "Why This Chapter Matters to You" feature highlights professional and personal benefits
- Real-company examples for each chapter
- Key terms bolded in the margins and glossary
- "Matter of Fact" boxes with interesting facts and data
- Key equations in blue boxes
- Review questions at the end of sections
- Excel Review Questions in MyFinanceLab (simulated problems)
- "In Practice" boxes with company examples and critical thinking questions
- "Focus on Ethics" boxes with ethical issues
- "Global Focus" boxes focusing on international finance
Financial Concepts and Tools
- Time value of money (present and future value calculation techniques)
- Examples incorporating time lines and equations
- Use of financial calculators and spreadsheets
- Personal Finance Examples in chapter
- Use of Interest Rate Factors
- MyFinanceLab supplement for interest rate factors
Book Structure and Information
- Textbook is a "Global Edition"
- Textbook authors and affiliations
- Contact information for publishers
- Author dedications
Business Organization Forms
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnership
- Corporation ( strengths and weaknesses, compared)
Corporate Bonds
- Long-term debt instrument
- Par value ($1000)
- Coupon rate (percentage of par value paid annually)
- Bondholders as lenders
- Bond characteristics (maturities of 10-30 years)
- Semiannual interest payments
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Explore the functionalities of the Financial Calculator app, designed to assist both beginners and experienced users with present value and future value computations. This quiz also covers essential tutorials on topics like IRR and bond valuation, and the use of Excel in finance. Test your knowledge with autograded problems and learning aids that solidify your understanding of financial concepts.
