Asked by Alvin P. Davis on Jun 02, 2024
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A $100,000, 91-day Province of Ontario T-bill was purchased for $98,527.62. It was then sold for 4.8% simple interest. What profit was realized on the sale?
T-Bill
Short for Treasury Bill, a short-term government security issued at a discount from the par value and paying no interest before maturity.
Simple Interest
A method of calculating interest where the calculation is based only on the original amount of money invested or borrowed, excluding the effect of compounding.
Profit
The financial benefit that is realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.
- Determine and scrutinize the profitability of investments over multiple periods, specifically in T-bills and commercial paper.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine and scrutinize the profitability of investments over multiple periods, specifically in T-bills and commercial paper.
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