Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: In the previous problem, suppose your required return on the

In the previous problem, suppose your required return on the project is 11 percent and your pretax cost savings are $150,000 per year. Will you accept the project? What if the pretax cost savings are...

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Q: A five-year project has an initial fixed asset investment of

A five-year project has an initial fixed asset investment of $315,000, an initial NWC investment of $25,000, and an annual OCF of −$35,000. The fixed asset is fully depreciated over the life of the pr...

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Q: You are evaluating two different silicon wafer milling machines. The

You are evaluating two different silicon wafer milling machines. The Techron I costs $245,000, has a three-year life, and has pretax operating costs of $63,000 per year. The Techron II costs $420,000,...

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Q: What is the NAL of the lease from the lessor’s

What is the NAL of the lease from the lessor’s viewpoint? Assume a 21 percent tax rate

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Q: One of your customers is delinquent on his accounts payable

One of your customers is delinquent on his accounts payable balance. You’ve mutually agreed to a repayment schedule of $450 per month. You will charge 1.3 percent per month interest on the overdue bal...

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Q: Lucas Corp. has a debt-equity ratio of .65. The company

Lucas Corp. has a debt-equity ratio of .65. The company is considering a new plant that will cost $51 million to build. When the company issues new equity, it incurs a flotation cost of 7 percent. The...

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Q: Winnebagel Corp. currently sells 20,000 motor homes per year at

Winnebagel Corp. currently sells 20,000 motor homes per year at $97,000 each and 14,000 luxury motor coaches per year at $145,000 each. The company wants to introduce a new portable camper to fill out...

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Q: Martin Enterprises needs someone to supply it with 125,000 cartons

Martin Enterprises needs someone to supply it with 125,000 cartons of machine screws per year to support its manufacturing needs over the next five years, and you’ve decided to bid on the contract. It...

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Q: Masters Machine Shop is considering a four-year project to improve

Masters Machine Shop is considering a four-year project to improve its production efficiency. Buying a new machine press for $385,000 is estimated to result in $145,000 in annual pretax cost savings....

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Q: Eggz, Inc., is considering the purchase of new equipment that

Eggz, Inc., is considering the purchase of new equipment that will allow the company to collect loose hen feathers for sale. The equipment will cost $425,000 and will be eligible for 100 percent bonus...

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