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An example of a future value of a single amount problem would be finding how much the right to receive a certain amount in the future would be worth today

A) True
B) False

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The profitability index is calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment

A) True
B) False

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Randall Corp. is trying to decide whether to lease or purchase a piece of equipment needed for the next five years. The equipment would cost $100,000 to purchase, and maintenance costs would be $10,000 per year. After five years, Randall estimates it could sell the equipment for $30,000. If Randall leases the equipment, it would pay $30,000 each year, which would include all maintenance costs. If the hurdle rate for Randall is 12%, Randall should:


A) lease the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $11,000 less.
B) buy the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $11,000 less.
C) lease the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $30,000 less.
D) buy the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $30,000 less.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Heidi Inc. is considering whether to lease or purchase a piece of equipment. The total cost to lease the equipment will be $120,000 over its estimated life, while the total cost to buy the equipment will be $75,000 over its estimated life. At Heidi's required rate of return, the net present value of the cost of leasing the equipment is $73,700 and the net present value of the cost of buying the equipment is $68,000. Based on financial factors, Heidi should:


A) lease the equipment, saving $45,000 over buying.
B) buy the equipment, saving $45,000 over leasing.
C) lease the equipment, saving $5,700 over buying.
D) buy the equipment, saving $5,700 over leasing.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Your grandmother has told you she can either give you $4,000 now or $5,000 when you graduate from college in three years. Your savings account earns 7% interest, compounded annually. Which option would be worth more to you now, and how much more?


A) The $4,000 now is worth $81.50 more than the $5,000 in the future.
B) The $4,000 now is worth $100.00 more than the $5,000 in the future.
C) The $5,000 in the future is worth $81.50 more than the $4,000 now.
D) The $5,000 in the future is worth $100.00 more than the $4,000 now.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Foster Inc. is trying to decide whether to lease or purchase a piece of equipment needed for the next ten years. The equipment would cost $45,000 to purchase, and maintenance costs would be $5,000 per year. After ten years, Foster estimates it could sell the equipment for $20,000. If Foster leases the equipment, it would pay $12,000 each year, which would include all maintenance costs. If the hurdle rate for Foster is 10%, Foster should:


A) lease the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $5,700 less.
B) buy the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $5,700 less.
C) lease the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $2,000 less.
D) buy the equipment, as net present value of cost is about $45,000 less.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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The internal rate of return method uses cash flows rather than net income

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following capital budgeting methods does not use discounted cash flows?


A) Net present value
B) Internal rate of return
C) Payback period
D) Profitability index

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The net present value method compares a project's future net income to the initial investment

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is the formula for accounting rate of return?


A) Initial investment/net income
B) Annual net cash flow/Initial investment
C) Initial investment/Annual net cash flow
D) Annual net income/Initial investment

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Grace Corp., whose required rate of return is10%, is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The internal rate of return of the project, which has a life of 8 years, is 12%. The project would have:


A) an accounting rate of return greater than 10%.
B) a payback period more than 8 years.
C) a net present value of zero.
D) a net present value greater than zero.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Fletcher Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The equipment will have an initial cost of $400,000, a 5-year life, and a salvage value of $75,000. If the accounting rate of return for the project is 10%, what is the annual increase in net cash flow? Ignore income taxes.


A) $25,000
B) $40,000
C) $65,000
D) $105,000

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Carmen, Inc. is considering three different independent investment opportunities. The present value of future cash flows, initial investment, net present value, and profitability index for each of the projects are as follows: Carmen, Inc. is considering three different independent investment opportunities. The present value of future cash flows, initial investment, net present value, and profitability index for each of the projects are as follows:   In what order should Carmen prioritize investment in the projects? A)  A, C, B B)  B, C, A C)  A, B, C D)  B, A, C In what order should Carmen prioritize investment in the projects?


A) A, C, B
B) B, C, A
C) A, B, C
D) B, A, C

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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The minimum required rate of return for a project is the:


A) annual rate of return.
B) accounting rate of return.
C) hurdle rate.
D) internal rate of return.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Carmen, Inc., which has a hurdle rate of 10%, is considering three different independent investment opportunities. Each project has a five-year life. The annual cash flows and initial investment for each of the projects are as follows: Carmen, Inc., which has a hurdle rate of 10%, is considering three different independent investment opportunities. Each project has a five-year life. The annual cash flows and initial investment for each of the projects are as follows:   a. What is the present value of the annual cash flows for each of the three projects? b. What is the net present value of each of the projects? c. What is the profitability index of each of the projects? (Round to two decimal places.) d. In what order should Carmen prioritize investment in the projects? a. What is the present value of the annual cash flows for each of the three projects? b. What is the net present value of each of the projects? c. What is the profitability index of each of the projects? (Round to two decimal places.) d. In what order should Carmen prioritize investment in the projects?

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a. A $300,042 = $79,150 × 3.7908; B $250...

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Cortland Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in net cash flows of $100,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $400,000 and have a 5-year life. If the salvage value of the equipment is estimated to be $75,000, what is the annual net income? Ignore income taxes.


A) $25,000
B) $35,000
C) $165,000
D) $175,000

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Cloud Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The equipment costs $30,000, and will have a salvage value of $4,000 after nine years. Using the new piece of equipment will increase Cloud's annual cash flows by $6,000. Cloud has a hurdle rate of 12%. a. What is the net present value? b. What would the net present value be with a 15% hurdle rate? c. Based on the NPV calculations, in what range would the equipment's internal rate of return fall?

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a. $3,411.60 = ($6,000 × 5.328...

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Wilson Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in net income after tax of $50,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $600,000 and have an 8-year life. The salvage value of the equipment is estimated to be $100,000. If the hurdle rate is 10%, what is the approximate net present value?


A) Less than zero
B) $100,000
C) $500,000
D) $46,826

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The method that compares the present value of a project's future cash flows to the initial investment is:


A) accounting rate of return.
B) payback period.
C) net present value.
D) internal rate of return.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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You invest $13,420 in an annuity contract that earns 8% interest, compounded annually. You are to receive annual payments for the next ten years. How much will each of the payments be?


A) $1,342
B) $1,449
C) $1,459
D) $2,000

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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