Panther Company does not want to bear the risk that interest rates may increase in year two of the loan. Aegean Company believes that rates may decrease and they would prefer to have variable debt. So the two companies enter into an interest rate swap agreement whereby Aegean agrees to make Panther's interest payment in 2015 and Panther likewise agrees to make Aegean's interest payment in 2015
The two companies agree to make settlement payments, for the difference only, on December 31 . 2015 . If the interest rate on January 1 . 2015 is 8 percent, what will be Panther's settlement payment to/from Aegean?
a. $6,000 payment
b. $6,000 receipt
c. $12,000 payment
d. $12,000 receipt
C
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A statistics teacher wants to see if there is any difference in the abilities of students enrolled in statistics today and those enrolled five years ago. A sample of final examination scores from students enrolled today and from students enrolled five years ago was taken. You are given the following information.
Today
Five Years Ago
82
88
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54
n45
36
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What is the conclusion that can be reached about the difference in the average final examination scores between the two classes? (Use a .05 level of significance.)
A. There is a statistically significant difference in the average final examination scores between the two classes.
B. There is no statistically significant difference in the average final examination scores between the two classes.
C. It is impossible to make a decision on the basis of the information given.
D. The students who enrolled in statistics today are the same students who enrolled five years ago.