Project Black Swan requires an initial investment of $115,000. It has positive cash flows of $140,000 for each

Project Black Swan requires an initial investment of $115,000. It has positive cash flows of $140,000 for each of the next two years. Because of major demolition and environmental clean-up costs, cash flow for the third and final year of the project is $(170,000). If the company 's required rate of return is 12%, the project should be

A) rejected because the IRR is less than 12%.

B) accepted because the NPV is positive at 12%.

C) the project is unacceptable at any discount rate.

D) rejected because there may be more than one IRR.

Project Black Swan requires an initial investment of $115,000. It has positive cash flows of $140,000 for each of the next two years. Because of major demolition and environmental clean-up costs, cash flow for the third and final year of the project is $(170,000).

A) All possible IRR's for this project are negative.

B) It is not possible to compute an IRR for this project.

C) The project is unacceptable at any required rate of return.

D) This project might have more than one IRR.

Compute the payback period for a project with the following cash flows, if the company's discount rate is 12%.

Initial outlay = $450

Cash flows: Year 1 = $325

                        Year 2 = $65

                        Year 3 = $100

A) 3.43 years

B) 3.17 years

C) 2.88 years

D) 2.6 years

Project Black Swan requires an initial investment of $115,000. It has positive cash flows of $140,000 for each of the next two years. Because of major demolition and environmental clean-up costs, cash flow for the third and final year of the project is $(170,000).

A) All possible IRR's for this project are negative.

B) It is not possible to compute an IRR for this project.

C) This project might have more than one IRR, but only one MIRR.

D) The project is unacceptable at any required rate of return. This project might have more than one IRR.

Project Black Swan requires an initial investment of $115,000. It has positive cash flows of $140,000 for each of the next two years. Because of major demolition and environmental clean-up costs, cash flow for the third and final year of the project is $(170,000). The company accepts all projects with a payback period of 2 years or less.

A) The payback rule would reject this project because of its risks are too high.

B) The payback rule would reject this project because all negative cash flows are added together.

C) If strictly applied, the payback rule would reject this project.

D) If strictly applied, the payback rule would accept this project.

Consider a project with the following cash flows:

                   After-Tax                  After-Tax

                 Accounting              Cash Flow

Year             Profits              from Operations

1                    $799                           $750

2                    $150                       $1,000

3                    $200                       $1,200

Initial outlay = $1,500

Terminal cash flow = 0

Compute the profitability index if the company's discount rate is 10%.

A) 15.8

B) 1.61

C) 1.81

D) 0.62

Webley Corp. is considering two expansion options, but does not have enough capital to undertake both,

Webley Corp. is considering two expansion options, but does not have enough capital to undertake both, Project W requires an investment of $100,000 and has an NPV of $10,000. Project D requires an investment of $80,000 and has an NPV of $8,200. If Webley uses the profitability index to decide, it would

A) choose D because it has a higher profitability index.

B) choose W because it has a higher profitability index.

C) choose D because it has a lower profitability index.

D) choose W because it has a lower profitability index.

If a project has a profitability index greater than 1

A) the npv will also be positive.

B) the irr will be higher than the required rate of return.

C) the present value of future cash flows will exceed the amount invested in the project.

D) all of the above.

A project has an initial outlay of $4,000. It has a single payoff at the end of Year 4 of $6,996.46. What is the IRR for the project (round to the nearest percent)?

A) 16%

B) 13%

C) 21%

D) 15%

Given the following annual net cash flows, determine the IRR to the nearest whole percent of a project with an initial outlay of $1,800.

Year               Net Cash Flow

    1                        $1,000

    2                        $750

    3                        $500

A) 14%

B) 12%

C) 8%

D) 25%

Initial Outlay                                         Cash Flow in Period

                                                       1                      2                      3                      4

  -$4,000                               $1,546.17      $1,546.17      $1,546.17      $1,546.17

The IRR (to the nearest whole percent) is

A) 10%.

B) 18%.

C) 20%.

D) 16%.

Your company is considering a project with the following cash flows:

Initial outlay = $1,748.80

Cash flows Years 1-6 = $500

Compute the IRR on the project.

A) 9%

B) 11%

C) 18%

D) 24%

What is the NPV of a $45,000 project that is expected to have an after-tax cash flow of $14,000 for the first two years

What is the NPV of a $45,000 project that is expected to have an after-tax cash flow of $14,000 for the first two years, $10,000 for the next two years, and $8,000 for the fifth year? Use a 10% discount rate. Would you accept the project?

Answer:

               After-tax           PVIF            Present

Year    Cash Flow        at 10%           Value

1              $14,000             .909             $12,726

2               14,000              .826               11,564

3               10,000              .751                 7,510

4               10,000              .683                 6,830

5                8,000               .621                 4,968

            Present value cash flow       $43,598

            Initial outlay                              45,000

            Net present value                    $-1,402

Project should be rejected.

Dieyard Battery Recyclers is considering a project with the following cash flows:

Initial outlay = $13,000

Cash flows: Year 1 = $5,000

                        Year 2 = $3,000

                        Year 3 = $9,000

If the appropriate discount rate is 15%, compute the NPV of this project.

Answer:  NPV=13,000 + 5,000/(1.15) + 3,000/(1.15)2 + 9,000/(1.15)3

Two projects are under consideration by the same company at the same time. Project Alpha has a NPV of $20 million and an estimated useful life of 10 years. Project Beta has a NPV of $12 million and also an estimated useful life of 10 years. What should the company's decision be

a) if the project's involve unrelated expansion decisions or

b) if the project's are mutually exclusive because they would have to occupy the same space?

Answer:  If the projects involve unrelated expansion decisions, they should both be accepted because they both add significant value to the firm. If they are mutually exclusive, they cannot both be accepted so the company should accept project Alpha because it has the higher NPV and reject project Beta.

Dudster Manufacturing has 2 options for installing legally required safety equipment. Option Ex has an initial cost of $25,000 and annual operating costs over 3 years of $5,000, $5,250, $5,600. Option WYE has an initial cost of $40,000 and annual operating costs of $4,000, $4,200, $4,450, $4,750, $5,100. Whether Dudster chooses Ex or Wye, the equipment is always needed and must be replaced at the end of its useful life. Which choice is least expensive over the long run? Use a discount rate of 9%.

Answer: 

NPV Project X = -$25,000 - $5,000/(1.09)1 - $5,250/(1.09)2 - $5,600/(1.09)3 =-$38,330.20

NPV = -$40,000 - $4,000/(1.09)1 - $4,200/(1.09)2 - $4,450/(1.09)3 - $4,750/(1.09)4 - $5,100/(1.09)5 = -$57,320.67. Using a financial calculator, the EAC for project Ex is N = 3, i = 9,PV = -38,330.20, PMT = 15,138.57, FV = 0. For Project Wye N = 5, i = 9,PV = -57,320.67, PMT = 14,736.71, FV = 0. Project Wye has the lower EAC (PMT) and should be selected.

What is the NPV of a $45,000 project that is expected to have an after-tax cash flow of $14,000 for the first two years, $10,000 for the next two years, and $8,000 for the fifth year? Use a discount rate of 8%. Would you accept or reject the investment?

Answer:

                After-tax           PVIF            Present

Year     Cash Flow        at 8%             Value

1              $14,000            .926             $12,964

2               14,000              .857               11,998

3               10,000              .794                 7,940

4               10,000              .735                 7,350

5                 8,000               .681                 5,448

            Present value of cash flows $45,700

            Initial outlay                            $45,000

            Net present value                        $ 700

The project is acceptable.

A machine has a cost of $5,575,000. It will produce cash inflows of $1,825,000 (Year 1); $1,775,000

A machine has a cost of $5,575,000. It will produce cash inflows of $1,825,000 (Year 1); $1,775,000 (Year 2); $1,630,000 (Year 3); $1,585,000 (Year 4); and $1,650,000 (Year 5). At a   of 16.25%, the project should be

A) accepted.

B) rejected.

C) discounted at a lower rate.

D) abandoned after the first year.

Which of the following is the correct equation to solve for the NPV of the project that has an initial outlay of $30,000, followed by three years of $20,000 in incremental cash inflow? Assume a discount rate of 10%.

A) NPV = -30,000 + (3 × 20,000)/(1.10)3

B) NPV = -$30,000 + $20,000/(1.10)1 + $20,000/(1.10)2 + $20,000/(1.10)3 

C) NPV = -$30,000 + $20,000/(1.01).10 + $20,000/(1.02).10 + $20,000/(1.03).10 

D) NPV = -$30,000 + $20,000/(1.1).10 + $20,000(1.2).10 + $20,000(1.3).10

Project Full Moon has an initial outlay of $30,000, followed by positive cash flows of $10,000 in year 1, $15,000 in year 2, and $15,000 in year 3. The project should be accepted if the required rate of return is

A) greater than 0.

B) less than 14.6%.

C) less than 16.25%.

D) greater than 12%.

Which of the following is a correct EXCEL formula to solve for the net present value of a project.

A) =NPV (k,CF1, CF2,...CFn)+CF0

B) =NPV (k,CF0,CF1, CF2,...CFn)

C) =NPV (CF0,CF1, CF2,...CFn)

D) =NPV (CF1, CF2,...CFn)+CF0

WSU Inc. has various options for replacing a piece of manufacturing equipment. The present value of costs for option Ell is $84,000. Option Ell has a useful life of 5 years; annual operating costs were discounted at 9%. What is the equivalent annual cost?

A) $16,800

B) $21,595.77

C) $14,035.77

D) $18,312

The equivalent annual cost (EAC) method is appropriate for evaluating accessibility projects mandated by the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Answer:  TRUE

The required rate of return represents the cost of capital for a project.

Answer:  TRUE

The higher the discount rate, the greater the importance of the early cash flows.

Answer:  TRUE

The equivalent annual cost (EAC) method is helpful for mutually exclusive projects with unequal economic lives.

Answer:  TRUE

You have been asked to analyze a capital investment proposal. The project's cost is $2,775,000

You have been asked to analyze a capital investment proposal. The project's cost is $2,775,000. Cash inflows are projected to be $925,000 in Year 1; $1,000,000 in Year 2; $1,000,000 in Year 3; $1,000,000 in Year 4; and $1,225,000 in Year 5. Assume that your firm discounts capital projects at 15.5%. What is the project's NPV?

A) $101,247

B) $285,106

C) $473,904

D) $582,380

Which of the following is a correct equation to solve for the NPV of the project that has an initial outlay of $30,000, followed by incremental cash inflows in the next 3 years of $15,000, $20,000, and $30,000? Assume a discount rate of 10%.

A) NPV = - $30,000 + $15,000(1.10)1 + $20,000(1.10)2 + $30,000(1.10)3 

B) NPV = - $30,000 + $15,000/(1.10)1 + $20,000/(1.10)2 + $30,000/(1.10)3 

C) NPV = - $30,000 + $15,000/(1.01).10 + $20,000/(1.02).10 + $30,000/(1.03).10 

D) NPV = - $30,000 + $15,000/(1.1).10 + $20,000(1.2).10 + $30,000(1.3).10

Project EH! requires an initial investment of $50,000, and has a net present value of $12,000. Project BE requires an initial investment of $100,000, and has a net present value of $13,000. The projects are mutually exclusive. The firm should accept

A) project EH!.

B) project BE.

C) both projects.

D) neither project.

Project Eh! requires an initial investment of $50,000, and has a net present value of $12,000. Project B requires an initial investment of $100,000, and has a net present value of $13,000. The projects are proposals for increasing revenue and are not mutually exclusive. The firm should accept

A) project Eh!.

B) project B.

C) both projects.

D) neither project.

A machine has a cost of $5,375,000. It will produce cash inflows of $1,825,000 (Year 1); $1,775,000 (Year 2); $1,630,000 (Year 3); $1,585,000 (Year 4); and $1,650,000 (Year 5). At a discount rate of 16.25%, what is the NPV?

A) $81,724

B) $257,106

C) $416,912

D) $190,939

The information below describes a project with an initial cash outlay of $10,000 and a required return of 12%

Use the following to answer the following question(s).

The information below describes a project with an initial cash outlay of $10,000 and a required return of 12%.

                  After-tax cash inflow

                Year 1                    $6,000

                Year 2                    $2,000

                Year 3                    $2,000

                Year 4                    $2,000

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) The project should be accepted since its NPV is $353.87.

B) The project should be rejected since its NPV is -$353.87.

C) The project should be accepted since it has a payback of less than four years.

D) The project should be rejected since its NPV is -$23.91.

Suppose you determine that the NPV of a project is $1,525,855. What does that mean?

A) In all cases, investing in this project would be better than investing in a project that has an NPV of $850,000.

B) The project would add value to the firm.

C) Under all conditions, the project's payback would be less than the profitability index.

D) Other investment criteria might need to be considered.

Project January has a NPV of $50,000, project December has a NPV of $40,000. Which of the following circumstances could make it possible to choose December over January?

A) January has a shorter payback period.

B) The projects are mutually exclusive.

C) The projects have unequal lives.

D) The projects are mandated.

The present value of the total costs over a five year period for Project April is $50,000. The net present value of total costs over a 4 year period for Project October is $40,000. The company uses a discount rate of 9%. Which project should it choose and why?

A) April because it has a higher net present value (NPV).

B) April because is has a higher equivalent annual cost (EAC).

C) October because it has a shorter life.

D) October because it has a lower equivalent annual cost (EAC).

Warchester Inc. is considering the purchase of copying equipment that will require an initial investment of $15,000 and $4,000 per year in annual operating costs over the equipment's estimated useful life of 5 years. The company will use a discount rate of 8.5%. What is the equivalent annual cost?

A) $4,000

B) $7,000

C) $6,152.51

D) $7,806.49

Answer:  D

Artie's Soccer Ball Company is considering a project with the following cash flows:

        Initial outlay = $750,000

        Incremental after-tax cash flows from operations Years 1-4 = $250,000 per year

Compute the NPV of this project if the company's discount rate is 12%.

A) $9,337

B) $7,758

C) $4,337

D) $2,534

Project H requires an initial investment of $100,000 and the produces annual cash flows of $50,000, $40,000, and $30,000

Project H requires an initial investment of $100,000 and the produces annual cash flows of $50,000, $40,000, and $30,000. Project T requires an initial investment of $100,000 and the produces annual cash flows of $30,000, $40,000, and $50,000. If the required rate of return is greater than 0% and the projects are mutually exclusive

A) H will always be preferable to T.

B) T will always be preferable to H.

C) H and T are equally attractive.

D) The project rankings will change with different discount rates.

Project H requires an initial investment of $100,000 and the produces annual cash flows of $45,000 per year for each of the next 3 years. Project T also requires an initial investment of $100,000 and produces cash flows of $30,000 in year 1, $40,000 in year 2, and $70,000 in year 3. If the discount rate is 10% and the projects are mutually exclusive

A) Project H should be chosen.

B) Project T should be chosen.

C) H and T are equally attractive.

D) Both projects should be chosen.

Project H requires an initial investment of $100,000 and the produces annual cash flows of $45,000 per year for each of the next 3 years. Project T also requires an initial investment of $100,000 and produces cash flows of $30,000 in year 1, $40,000 in year 2, and $70,000 in year 3. If the discount rate is 10% and the projects are not mutually exclusive

A) Project H should be chosen.

B) Project T should be chosen.

C) H and T are equally attractive.

D) Both projects should be accepted.

Project H requires an initial investment of $100,000 and the produces annual cash flows of $45,000 per year for each of the next 3 years. Project T also requires an initial investment of $100,000 and produces cash flows of $30,000 in year 1, $40,000 in year 2, and $70,000 in year 3. If the discount rate increases from 10% to 16%

A) Project T should be chosen.

B) Both projects should be rejected.

C) H and T are equally attractive.

D) The project rankings will change.

A machine costs $1,000, has a three-year life, and has an estimated salvage value of $100. It will generate after-tax annual cash flows (ACF) of $600 a year, starting next year. If your required rate of return for the project is 10%, what is the NPV of this investment? (Round your answer to the nearest $10.)

A) $490

B) $570

C) $900

D) -$150