The multiplier for a futures contract on a stock market index is $130. The maturity of the contract is 1 year, the current level of the index is 1,960, and the risk-free interest rate is 0.4% per month. The dividend yield on the index is 0.2% per month. Suppose that after 1 month, the stock index is at 1,980. Required:
a. Find the cash flow from the mark-to-market proceeds on the contract. Assume that the parity condition always holds exactly.
b. Find the holding period return if the initial margin on the contract is $6,600.

About time delivery co. incurred the following costs related to trucks and vans used in operating its delivery service: classify each of the costs as a capital expenditure or a revenue expenditure. 1. changed the oil and greased the joints of all the trucks and vans. 2. changed the radiator fluid on a truck that had been in service for the past four years. 3. installed a hydraulic lift to a van. 4. installed security systems on four of the newer trucks. 5. overhaul the engine on one of the trucks purchased three years ago. 6. rebuilt the transmission on one of the vans that had been driven 40,000 miles. the van was no longer under warranty. 7. removed a two-way radio from one of the trucks and installed a new radio with a greater range of communication. 8. repaired a flat tire on one of the vans. 9. replaced a truck's suspension system with a new suspension system that allows for the delivery of heavier loads. 10. tinted the back and side windows of one of the vans to discourage theft of contents.

Which statement best defines tuition? tuition is federal money awarded to a student. tuition is aid given to a student by an institution. tuition is money borrowed to pay for an education. tuition is the price of attending classes at a school.

How did the contribution of the goods producing sector to gdp growth change between 2010 and 2011 a. it fell by 0.3%. b. it fell by 2.3%. c. it rose by 2.3%. d. it rose by 0.6%. the answer is b