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- An investor has $24,000 to invest in bonds of AAA and B qualities. The AAA bonds yield an average of 6% and the B bonds yield 10%. The investor requires that at least three times as much money should be invested in AAA bonds as in B bonds. How much should be invested in each type of bond to maximize the return? What is the maximum return? Define the variables needed to solve this problem. Organize your given information. (This part NOT graded, but encouraged.) Write the complete linear programming problem, which includes the objective function and all constraints. Graph and make sure all lines are labeled and shaded/solution region is clear and easy to identify. Create a corner point chart. Remember to mark your solution. Answer in a complete sentence or two: How much should be invested in each type of bond to maximize the return? What is the maximum return?7. Even if we can't exactly establish the actual cost of a stock out, in most cases we can still determine an appropriate level for safety stock. True FalseConsider company ABC. Today it is 1st of January 2023 and ABC has just paid a dividend of £3 million. The expected earnings of ABC for the next 30 years are forecast to grow at a rate of 15% per annum. From 1st of January 2053 and onwards the earnings of ABC are expected to grow at a rate of 5%. The required rate of return of ABC is 12% per annum. The current dividend policy of ABC is such that they pay out 50% of its earnings as dividends (assume that they pay their dividends on 1st of January every year). a) Suppose that the dividend payout ratio is expected to stay constant in the future. What is the value of ABC stock? Show and explain your calculations and any assumptions you make. b) Just after the dividend payment on 1st of January 2043, ABC is planning to reduce their dividends and only pay out 40% of its earnings. What is the value of ABC under the new dividend policy? c) Provide a recommendation to the management of ABC as to whether they should increase/cut back on…
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