3"3The Taussig Company, whose stock price is currently $20.50, needs to raise$15 million by issuing common stock. Underwriters have informed Taussig'sman-agement that it must price the new issue to the public at $20 per share to ensurethat all shares will be sold. The underwriters'compensation will be 7 percent of theissue price, so Taussig will net $18.60 per share. The company will also incurexpenses in the amount of $252,000. How many shares must Taussig sell tonet$15 million after underwriting and flotation expenses?Size of Equity Issue

3-4Anderson Anchor Corporation needs to raise $54 million to support its expan-sion plans. Anderson's investment banker normally charges 10 percent of themarket value to handle an equity issue. If the price of Anderson's stock isexpected to be $12, how many shares of stock must be issued so that thecompany receives the needed $54 million?

"4-8How is money created in a banking system that has fractional reserve require-ments (i.e., a fractional reserve system)?

4-9Describe the open market operations undertaken by the Federal Reserve. Whattype of trades would the Fed make if it wanted to increase interest rates?

4-10How would fundsthat is, the money supplyin the United States be affectedif the Federal Reserve increases reserve requirements? Give an example"