The NPV profile graphs: (Points : 10) |
[removed] the project's NPV over a range of discount rates. [removed] the project's IRR over a range of discount rates. [removed] the project's cash flows over a range of NPVs. [removed] the project's IRR over a range of NPVs.
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Question 2. 2.Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 10) |
[removed] The IRR investment rule will identify the correct decision in many, but not all, situations. [removed] By setting the NPV equal to zero and solving for r, we find the IRR. [removed] If you are unsure of your cost of capital estimate, it is important to determine how sensitive your analysis is to errors in this estimate. [removed] The simplest investment rule is the NPV investment rule.
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Question 3. 3.Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 10) |
[removed] In general, the IRR rule works for a stand-alone project if all of the project's positive cash flows precede its negative cash flows. [removed] There is no easy fix for the IRR rule when there are multiple IRRs. [removed] The payback rule is primarily used because of its simplicity. [removed] No investment rule that ignores the set of alternative investment alternatives can be optimal.
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Question 4. 4.You are trying to decide between three mutually exclusive investment opportunities. The most appropriate tool for identifying the correct decision is: (Points : 10) |
[removed] NPV. [removed] profitability index. [removed] IRR. [removed] incremental IRR.
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Question 5. 5.Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 10) |
[removed] When evaluating a capital budgeting decision, the correct tax rate to use is the firm's average corporate tax rate. [removed] To determine the capital budget, firms analyze alternative projects and decide which ones to accept through a process called capital budgeting. [removed] A new product typically has lower sales initially, as customers gradually become aware of the product. [removed] Sunk costs have been or will be paid regardless of the decision whether or not to proceed with the project.
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Question 6. 6.Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 10) |
[removed] We begin the capital budgeting process by determining the incremental earnings of a project. [removed] The marginal corporate tax rate is the tax rate the firm will pay on an incremental dollar of pre-tax income. [removed] Investments in plant, property, and equipment are directly listed as expense when calculating earnings. [removed] The opportunity cost of using a resource is the value it could have provided in its best alternative use.
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Question 7. 7.Ford Motor Company is considering launching a new line of plug-in electric SUVs. The heavy advertising expenses associated with the new SUV launch would generate operating losses of $35 million next year. Without the new SUV, Ford expects to earn pre-tax income of $80 million from operations next year. Ford pays a 30% tax rate on its pre-tax income. The amount that Ford Motor Company owes in taxes next year without the launch of the new SUV is closest to __________. (Points : 10) |
[removed] $24.0 million [removed] $56.0 million [removed] $31.5 million [removed] $13.5 million
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Question 8. 8.Which of the following cash flows are relevant incremental cash flows for a project that you are currently considering investing in? (Points : 10) |
[removed] The tax savings brought about by the project's depreciation expense [removed] The cost of a marketing survey you conducted to determine demand for the proposed project [removed] Interest payments on debt used to finance the project [removed] Research and development expenditures you have made
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Question 9. 9.Which of the following questions is false? (Points : 10) |
[removed] Net Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities. [removed] Because depreciation is not a cash flow, we do not include it in the cash flow forecast. [removed] Tax loss carry backs allow corporations to take losses during the current year and use them to offset income in future years. [removed] Earnings are an accounting measure of firm performance.
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Question 10. 10.Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 10) |
[removed] We can use scenario analysis to evaluate alternative pricing strategies for our project. [removed] Scenario analysis considers the effect on NPV of changing multiple project parameters. [removed] The difference between the IRR of a project and the cost of capital tells you how much error in the cost of capital it would take to change the investment decision. [removed] Scenario analysis breaks the NPV calculation into its component assumptions and shows how the NPV varies as each one of the underlying assumptions change. |
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