An investor buys two 20-year bonds each having semiannual coupons and each maturing at par. For each bond the purchase price produces the same yield rate to maturity. One bond has a par value of $500 and a coupon of $45; the other bond has a par value of $1,000 and a coupon of $30. The dollar amount of premium on the first bond is twice as great as the dollar amount of discount on the second bond. What yield rate, convertible semiannually, does the investor realize? (Answer to the nearest 0.1%)

You are president of a large corporation. at a typical monthly meeting, each of your vice presidents gives standard area reports. in the past, these reports have been good, and the vps seem satisfied about their work. based on situational approach to leadership, which leadership style should you exhibit at the next meeting?

James is an employee in the widget inspection department of xyz systems, a government contractor. james was part of a 3-person inspection team that found a particular batch of widgets did not meet the exacting requirements of the u. s. government. in order to meet the tight deadline and avoid penalties under the contract, james' boss demanded that the batch of widgets be sent in fulfillment of the government contract. when james found out, he went to the vice president of the company and reported the situation. james was demoted by his boss, and no longer works on government projects. james has a:

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