Successful firms use project portfolio planning routinely to: Make quantum jumps from one product to another. Move at glacial pace always within the same product line. Develop products with long lead times and plan ahead. Move as quickly as possible into new territory.

Jansen company borrowed $12,000 on a 1-year, 5 percent note payable from the local bank on april 1. interest was paid quarterly, and the note was repaid one year from the time the money was borrowed. calculate the amount of cash payments jansen was required to make in each of the two calendar years that were affected by the note payable.

Anne is comparing savings accounts. one account has an interest rate of 1.2 percent compounded yearly, and one account has an interest rate of 1.2 percent compounded monthly. which account will earn more money in interest? the account that earns 1.2 percent compounded yearly the account that earns 1.2 percent compounded monthly

Neveready flashlights inc. needs $317,000 to take a cash discount of 3/15, net 70. a banker will loan the money for 55 days at an interest cost of $13,200. a. what is the effective rate on the bank loan? (use a 360-day year. do not round intermediate calculations. input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) b. how much would it cost (in percentage terms) if the firm did not take the cash discount but paid the bill in 70 days instead of 15 days? (use a 360-day year. do not round intermediate calculations. input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) c. should the firm borrow the money to take the discount? no yes d. if the banker requires a 20 percent compensating balance, how much must the firm borrow to end up with the $317,000? e-1. what would be the effective interest rate in part d if the interest charge for 55 days were $7,200?