New Metals, Inc is planning on expanding their operations when the economy strengthens in a few years. At that time they will need to purchase additional equipment. Four years ago, they set aside $300,000 in a special account for this purpose. Today, that account is worth $383,048.98. What rate of interest is New Metals earning on this money?

If a company has a current stock price of $37, an EPS of $2.25 / share; EPS growth rate of 15% and the investors rate of return is 15%, calculate the cash cow price.

Chia Burgers began operations by opening 115 restaurants in Western Canada at the end of it first year of operations. By the end of year 2, an additional 5 restaurants were opened. By the end of year 3, there were 130 restaurants operational. At the end of year 5, there were 138 total restaurants.

Westover Industries needs to expand heir warehouse space next year. They have been negotiating with contractors and are considering the two best offers. The first contract requires payment in full of $379,500 on the day the job commences. The second contract requires twelve monthly payments of $33,300, starting on the day the job commences. The discount rate is 9%. If the cost is the final deciding factor, Westover should accept the _____ contract because it costs _____ less in today's dollars than the other contract.

If the number of eating establishments is expected to grow in year 6 at the same rate as the percentage increase in year 5, how many new eating establishments will be added in year 6?