1. Redding Industrial Supply had common stock of $6,800 and retained earnings of $4,925 at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, the common stock balance is $7,000 and the retained earnings account balance is $5,498. The net income for the year is $938. What is the retention ratio?

2. You currently have $7,200 in your investment account. You can earn an average rate of return of 11.7 percent per year. How long will you have to wait until your account is worth $50,000?

1. You just won a prize and will receive $5,000 today plus $5,000 one year from now. What is this prize worth to you today if you can earn 9 percent annually on your investments?