DATA ANALYSIS

Data Analysis and Discussion Making

Data Analysis and Discussion Making

This example illustrates how to allocate money to different bonds to maximize the total return (Ragsdale 2011, p. 121). A trust office at the Blacksburg National Bank needs to determine how to invest $100,000 in following collection of bonds to maximize the annual return.

The officer wants to invest at least 50% of the money in short term issues and no more than 50% in high-risk issues. At least 30% of the funds should go in tax-free investments, and at least 40% of the total return should be tax free. Creating ...