As vice president in charge of transport systems for XYZ International Deliveries, you are evaluating the financial advisability of two different projects. Project 1 is the transportation of cargo from the United States to points in South America. For this project, you estimate a net cash flow of -$3,980,000 in year 1. Project 2 is the transportation of produce from Mexico to various states throughout the US. For the second project, you estimate a net cash flow of -$2,765,000 in year 1. If the company can only undertake one project this year (but does not have to take on any project), which project will you recommend for XYZ International Deliveries to take on?

a) Neither Project
b) Only Project 1
c) Only Project 2
d) Both Projects

The treasurer for pittsburgh iron works wishes to use financial futures to hedge her interest rate exposure. she will sell five treasury futures contracts at $139,000 per contract. it is july and the contracts must be closed out in december of this year. long-term interest rates are currently 7.30 percent. if they increase to 9.50 percent, assume the value of the contracts will go down by 20 percent. also if interest rates do increase by 2.2 percent, assume the firm will have additional interest expense on its business loans and other commitments of $149,000. this expense, of course, will be separate from the futures contracts. a. what will be the profit or loss on the futures contract if interest rates increase to 9.50 percent by december when the contract is closed out

How much are you willing to pay for a zero that matures in 10 years, has a face value of $1,000 and your required rate of return is 7%? round to the nearest cent. do not include a dollar sign in your answer. (i.e. if your answer is $432.51, then type 432.51 without $ sign)

You operate a small advertising agency. you employ two secretaries, a graphic designer, three sales representatives, and an office coordinator. 1. what types of things would you consider when determining how to compensate each position? describe two (2) considerations. 2. what type of compensation plan would you use for each position?