Problem 1) Morgan Jennings, a geography professor, invests $50,000 in a parcel of land that is expected to increase in value by 12 percent per year for the next five years. He will take the proceeds and provide himself with a 10-year annuity. Assuming a 12 percent interest rate, how much will this annuity be?
Problem 2) Folic Acid, Inc., has $20 million in earnings, pays $2.75 million in interest to bondholders, and $1.80 million in dividends to preferred stockholders.
a. What are the common stockholders' residual claims to earnings?
b. What are the common stockholders' legal, enforceable claims to dividends?