Which of the following statements is most true about zero-coupon bonds?
a. they are always convertible to common stock.
b. they typically sell at a deep discount below par when they are first issued.
c. they typically sell at a premium over par when they are first issued. d. they typically sell for a higher price than similar coupon bonds.

What is the best way for the inventor to protect his/her investment if the invention of a new composite material for turbofan blades is susceptible to reverse engineering?

20. sinclair company's single product has a selling price of $25 per unit. last year the company reported a profit of $20,000 and variable expenses totaling $180,000. the product has a 40% contribution margin ratio. because of competition, sinclair company will be forced in the current year to reduce its selling price by $2 per unit. how many units must be sold in the current year to earn the same profit as was earned last year? a. 15,000 units b. 12,000 units c. 16,500 units d. 12,960 units

Camilo is a self-employed roofer. he reported a profit of $30,000 on his schedule c. he had other taxable income of $5,000. he paid $3,000 for hospitalization insurance. his self-employment tax was $4,656. he paid his former wife $4,000 in court-ordered alimony and $4,000 in child support. what is the amount camilo can deduct in arriving at adjusted gross income (agi)?