Questions from Managerial Finance


Q: Vastine Medical Inc. is considering replacing its existing computer system,

Vastine Medical Inc. is considering replacing its existing computer system, which was purchased 2 years ago at a cost of $325,000. The system can be sold today for $200,000. It is being depreciated us...

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Q: Cushing Corporation is considering the purchase of a new grading machine to

Cushing Corporation is considering the purchase of a new grading machine to replace the existing one. The existing machine was purchased 3 years ago at an installed cost of $20,000; it was being depre...

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Q: Edwards Manufacturing Company (EMC) is considering replacing one machine with

Edwards Manufacturing Company (EMC) is considering replacing one machine with another. The old machine was purchased 3 years ago for an installed cost of $10,000. The firm is depreciating the machine...

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Q: DuPree Coffee Roasters Inc. wishes to expand and modernize its facilities

DuPree Coffee Roasters Inc. wishes to expand and modernize its facilities. The installed cost of a proposed computer-controlled automatic-feed roaster will be $130,000. The firm has a chance to sell i...

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Q: A firm is evaluating the acquisition of an asset that costs $

A firm is evaluating the acquisition of an asset that costs $64,000 and requires $4,000 in installation costs. If the firm depreciates the asset under MACRS, using a 5-year recovery period determine t...

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Q: A bond with 5 years to maturity and a coupon rate of

A bond with 5 years to maturity and a coupon rate of 6% has a par, or face, value of $20,000. Interest is paid annually. If the required return on this bond is 8%, what is the price of the bond?

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Q: Like most firms in its industry, Culinary Cafe uses a subjective

Like most firms in its industry, Culinary Cafe uses a subjective risk assessment tool of its own design. The tool is a simple index by which projects are ranked by level of perceived risk on a scale o...

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Q: A firm is considering renewing its equipment to meet increased demand for

A firm is considering renewing its equipment to meet increased demand for its product. The cost of equipment modifications is $1.9 million plus $100,000 in installation costs. The firm will depreciate...

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Q: Richard and Linda Thomson operate a local lawn maintenance service for commercial

Richard and Linda Thomson operate a local lawn maintenance service for commercial and residential property. They have been using a John Deere riding mower for the past several years and believe it is...

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Q: Miller Corporation is considering replacing a machine. The replacement will reduce

Miller Corporation is considering replacing a machine. The replacement will reduce operating expenses (i.e., increase earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) by $16,000 per ye...

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