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What is the role of the boot loader in the system boot process?

BONUS #1: What macro (aka big big picture) variable is currently getting better but still makes our groceries expensive?

BONUS #5: Dividends are normally paid out _____ time(s) a year in the form of ________________. (1) *Must answer both parts correctly*

What does the ‘rm’ command do in Unix?

Earlier this year, you purchased Happy Cow Milk stock at a price of $50 because you expected to earn a return of 14%. At the time, the stock has a reported beta of 1.8. If you received a dividend of $4 during the year and the stock is now selling for $40, what return have you earned over the past year? (2) Make sure to state your answer as a % and include 2 decimals. Type your answer in the textbox. Show as much work as you feel comfortable showing and what time allows. Your work will help assess partial credit in the case of an incorrect answer. A right answer with zero work shown will receive no credit. At a minimum, type out the equation/numbers being used. 

What is the purpose of the ‘tar’ command in Unix?

Arnold Incorporated stock is currently selling for $50 and is expected to have dividend growth of 5% based on its past revenue growth. The firm is expected to have a dividend at the end of this year of $6. Based on the S&P returning an average of 12%, you require a return for this stock of 9% and have valued it at $70. What is your expected return if you purchase the stock today? (2)

What is the function of the ‘chmod’ command in Unix?

A popular finance website lists the beta for Hoka stock at 1.3. Currently the stock is expected to return 6% a year while the S&P 500 is expected to return 15% a year. Treasury bonds are currently providing investors with a return of 3%. Historically, Hoka stock has earned 15% a year with an accompanying standard deviation of 2%. What return is required for you to purchase this stock? (2) Make sure to state your answer as a % and include 2 decimals. Type your answer in the textbox. Show as much work as you feel comfortable showing and what time allows. Your work will help assess partial credit in the case of an incorrect answer. A right answer with zero work shown will receive no credit. At a minimum, type out the equation/numbers being used. 

You currently have $60,000 in a savings account. You would like to make 20 annual withdrawals of $4,000. You would also like the account balance to not fall below $30,000. What interest rate does this account need to earn to achieve this? (2) HARD PV [pv] FV [fv] PMT [pmt] N [nper] I [rate]