1. Modos Company has deposited $2,000 in checks received from customers. It as written $1,400 in checks to its suppliers. The initial balance was $400. If $1,600 of its customers checks have been cleared but only $600 of its own, calculate its float.
A. $200
B. $400
C. $300
D. $700
2. When a company engages in the practice of factoring its accounts receivable, it
A. sells its accounts receivable at a mark-up over stated (face) value.
B. pledges its accounts receivable as collateral for a loan.
C. sells its accounts receivable at a discount in order to generate immediate cash.
D. buys accounts receivable at a premium from a factor.
3. Holland Construction Co. has an outstanding 180-day bank loan of $400,000 at an annual interest rate of 9.5%. The company is required to maintain a 15% compensating balance in its checking account. What is the effective interest rate for this loan?
A. 11.18%
B. 19.00%
C. 22.35%
D. 8.08%