Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: Queen Manufacturing uses 3,900 switch assemblies per week and then

Queen Manufacturing uses 3,900 switch assemblies per week and then reorders another 3,900. If the relevant carrying cost per switch assembly is $6.25, and the fixed order cost is $1,400, is the compan...

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Q: The Trektronics store begins each week with 380 phasers in stock.

The Trektronics store begins each week with 380 phasers in stock. This stock is depleted each week and reordered. If the carrying cost per phaser is $31 per year and the fixed order cost is $325, what...

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Q: The Branson Corporation is considering a change in its cash-only

The Branson Corporation is considering a change in its cash-only policy. The new terms would be net one period. Based on the following information, determine if the company should proceed or not. The...

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Q: Fitzgerald, Inc., currently has an all-cash credit policy

Fitzgerald, Inc., currently has an all-cash credit policy. It is considering making a change in the credit policy by going to terms of net 30 days. Based on the following information, what do you reco...

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Q: Suppose you observe the following situation: /

Suppose you observe the following situation: Assume these securities are correctly priced. Based on the CAPM, what is the expected return on the market? What is the risk-free rate?

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Q: In Problem 14, what is the break-even quantity for

In Problem 14, what is the break-even quantity for the new credit policy? Problem 14: The Branson Corporation is considering a change in its cash-only policy. The new terms would be net one period. B...

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Q: In Problem 15, what is the break-even price per

In Problem 15, what is the break-even price per unit under the new credit policy? Assume all other values remain the same. Problem 15: Fitzgerald, Inc., currently has an all-cash credit policy. It is...

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Q: The Caccamisse Corporation has annual sales of $29 million. The

The Caccamisse Corporation has annual sales of $29 million. The average collection period is 34 days. What is the average investment in accounts receivable as shown on the balance sheet? Assume 365 da...

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Q: Solar Engines manufactures solar engines for tractor-trailers. Given the

Solar Engines manufactures solar engines for tractor-trailers. Given the fuel savings available, new orders for 125 units have been made by customers requesting credit. The variable cost is $14,800 pe...

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Q: In Problem 21, assume that the probability of default is 15

In Problem 21, assume that the probability of default is 15 percent. Should the orders be filled now? Assume the number of repeat customers is affected by the defaults. In other words, 30 percent of t...

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