Reliable Refinery (RR) must raise $26 million to stay in bus…

Reliable Refinery (RR) must raise $26 million to stay in business. RR’s investment banker will charge 4 percent of the total amount issued to help the firm raise the funds. Other costs associated with the issue will be $46,000. How much stock, bonds, or both must RR issue to net $26 million after paying all issuing (flotation) costs?

Jan is committed to investing $8,000 in her retirement accou…

Jan is committed to investing $8,000 in her retirement account at the beginning of each year for the next 40 years. The first investment will be made later today. If the investment will earn 6.8 percent, compounded annually, to the nearest dollar, how much will Jan’s investment be worth in 40 years?