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1
Which of the following statements is least likely correct?
Accounting income is relevant for calculating the NPV of a project.
2
Which statement about two mutually exclusive projects is most accurate?
We should accept the project with the highest profitability according to NPV analysis.
3
Under which circumstances the payback period and discounted payback period would end up being equal?
Two projects will have equal payback and discounted payback periods when the required return is 0%.
4
Calculate the payback period for the following project A: y0 cf (75,000) y1 cf 45,000 y2 cf 20,000 y3 cf 15,000 y4 cf 10,000
2.67 years
5
Which of the following statements about the NPV and the IRR is most likely accurate?
When the cost of capital is equal to IRR, the NPV will be zero.
6
Given the following information about two independent projects – A and B, what should an analyst decide? Assume the opportunity cost of capital for both projects is equal to 7%: y0 yr end cf of a (5,000) y0 yr end cf of b (3,000) y1 yr end cf of a 2,500 y1 yr end cf of b 1,500 y2 yr end cf of a 3,500 y2 yr end cf of b 2,500
Accept both Project A and Project B
7
Which of the following statements is least likely accurate?
The internal rate of return less than the opportunity cost of capital means the project is profitable and should be accepted.
8
Which of the following statements about the NPV profiles of two projects is most accurate?
The point where the two projects have equal NPVs is called crossover rate.
9
Calculate the average accounting rate of return for the following projects. Assume that the initial investment of 100 will be depreciated using straight-line over 2 years and the salvage value will be zero.
15%
10
Calculate the profitability index (PI) for the following cash flow structure. Assume the required rate of return is equal to 10%.
1.19
11
Which of the following projects is most likely to have a problem when we calculate its IRR?
A project which has two cash outflows at the beginning and at the end of the project life.
12
Examine the following information about two mutually exclusive projects A and B. Which of the two projects is most likely to be selected?
Project B
13
Business risk encompasses operating risk and:
Sales risk
14
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the financial risks that a company faces?
The greater the proportion of debt in a firm’s capital structure, the greater the financial risk the company is exposed to.
15
Which of the following does not affect the level of operating leverage?
The interest expense of a company.
16
The management of JV Company plans to replace a sorting machine that was acquired several years ago at a cost of P850,000. The machine has been depreciated to its residual value of P90,000. A new sorter can be purchased for P2,940,000; 3/10, n/30. The dealer will grant a trade-in allowance of P176,000 on the old machine. If a new machine is not purchased, JV Company will spend P745,000 to repair the old machine. Gains and losses on trade-in transactions are not subject to income tax. The cost to repair the old machine can be deducted in the first year for computing income tax. Income tax is estimated at 40% of the income subject to tax. Required: The net investment assigned to the new machine for decision analysis.
2,228,800
17
JM Corporation plans to acquire new equipment costing P1,340,000 to replace the equipment that is now being used. Freight charges on the new equipment are estimated at P75,000 and it will cost P90,000 to install. A special attachment to be used with this unit will be needed and will cost P64,000. If the new equipment is acquired, operations will be expanded and this will require additional working capital of P310,000. The old equipment had a net book value of P45,ooo and will be sold for P25,000. If the new equipment is not purchased, the old equipment must be overhauled at a cost of P320,000. This cost is deductible for tax purposes in the year incurred. The tax rate is 30%. Required: Net investment in the new equipment
1,662,500
18
Julie Company plans to open a new branch office wherein the company shall invest P2,500,000 in furnishings and equipment. Construction and other related outlays are estimated at P4,550,000. Sales at this new branch are estimated at P9,000,000 per year. One third of these sales will be in the form of accounts receivable at any given time. Cost of goods sold is estimated to be sixty percent of sales. The investment in merchandise inventory is approximately P400,000 at any time during the year. Cash of P120,000 will be needed to meet payments for operating expenses. Accounts payable and other current liabilities are expected to increase by 5% of sales. Required: The total amount to be invested in the new branch.
8,920,000
19
Abie Company is planning to add a new product line to its present business. The new product will require new equipment costing P 12,000,000 and having a five-year useful life with no residual value. The following estimates are made available: Annual sales20,000,000 Annual cost and expenses: Materials4,800,000 Labor6,200,000 FOH excluding depreciation on new2,540,000 Selling and administrative expenses1,700,000 Income tax rate30% Required: Using the direct and indirect method of computation, determine the (a) annual profit after tax
4,052,000
20
Abie Company is planning to add a new product line to its present business. The new product will require new equipment costing P 12,000,000 and having a five-year useful life with no residual value. The following estimates are made available: Annual sales20,000,000 Annual cost and expenses: Materials4,800,000 Labor6,200,000 FOH excluding depreciation on new2,540,000 Selling and administrative expenses1,700,000 Income tax rate30% Required: Using the direct and indirect method of computation, determine the (b) annual net cash flow after tax.
3,332,000
21
Pride Company is planning to buy a new machine costing P2,600,000 with a useful life of five years and P100,000 residual value. Other data were made available: Expected annual sales revenue4,600,000 Annual out of pocket costs2,450,000 Income tax rate40% Working capital500,000 Depreciation method, straight line Required: 1. Payback period
1.74 years
22
Pride Company is planning to buy a new machine costing P2,600,000 with a useful life of five years and P100,000 residual value. Other data were made available: Expected annual sales revenue4,600,000 Annual out of pocket costs2,450,000 Income tax rate40% Working capital500,000 Depreciation method, straight line Required: 1. Payback reciprocal
57.47%
23
Pride Company is planning to buy a new machine costing P2,600,000 with a useful life of five years and P100,000 residual value. Other data were made available: Expected annual sales revenue4,600,000 Annual out of pocket costs2,450,000 Income tax rate40% Working capital500,000 Depreciation method, straight line Required: 1. Accounting rate of return on original investment
38.08%
24
Pride Company is planning to buy a new machine costing P2,600,000 with a useful life of five years and P100,000 residual value. Other data were made available: Expected annual sales revenue4,600,000 Annual out of pocket costs2,450,000 Income tax rate40% Working capital500,000 Depreciation method, straight line Required: 1. Accounting rate of return on average investment
73.33%
25
Pride Company is planning to buy a new machine costing P2,600,000 with a useful life of five years and P100,000 residual value. Other data were made available: Expected annual sales revenue4,600,000 Annual out of pocket costs2,450,000 Income tax rate40% Working capital500,000 Depreciation method, straight line Required: 1. Accounting rate of return on average book value during 1st year
42.13%
26
An investment of P4,000,000 can bring in the following annual cash inflows, net of tax: First year700,000 Second year900,000 Third year850,000 Fourth year1,600,000 Fifth year750,000 Sixth year70,000 Determine the payback period.
3.96875
27
An equipment costing P1,000,000 is expected to yield the following net cash inflows and residual values: YearNet Cash InflowResidual value, net of tax 1 300,000 200,000 2 400,000. 100,000 3 200,000. 50,000 4 150,000. 20,000 Required: Payback bailout period Solution:
3.53
28
Von Company is considering the production of a new product line which will require an investment of P10,000,000, no scrap value. The investment will have a useful life of ten years, during which annual net cash inflows before taxes of P3,500,000 are expected. The income tax rate is 40%. Required: (a) annual profit for purposes of computing the accounting rate of return
900,000
29
Von Company is considering the production of a new product line which will require an investment of P10,000,000, no scrap value. The investment will have a useful life of ten years, during which annual net cash inflows before taxes of P3,500,000 are expected. The income tax rate is 40%. Required: (b) accounting rate of return based on original and average investment.
18.00%
30
Cass Company would like to purchase equipment costing P1,200,000 that will produce annual cash inflows of P500,000. At the end of its useful life of five years, the equipment will have a residual value of P20,000. Additional working capital needed to operate the equipment is P250,000 at time zero and P150,000 at the end of year 2. The desired rate of return is 18%. Required: 1. Net present value
123,790
31
Cass Company would like to purchase equipment costing P1,200,000 that will produce annual cash inflows of P500,000. At the end of its useful life of five years, the equipment will have a residual value of P20,000. Additional working capital needed to operate the equipment is P250,000 at time zero and P150,000 at the end of year 2. The desired rate of return is 18%. Required: 2. Profitability index
1.07947
32
Cass Company would like to purchase equipment costing P1,200,000 that will produce annual cash inflows of P500,000. At the end of its useful life of five years, the equipment will have a residual value of P20,000. Additional working capital needed to operate the equipment is P250,000 at time zero and P150,000 at the end of year 2. The desired rate of return is 18%. Required: 3. Net present value index
0.07947
33
Iyah Corporation is considering the following investment alternatives: The company has P13,500,000 available money for investment. The company’s required market rate of return is 12%. Required: Using the probability index model, determine in which project hsuld the company invest its money.
1.38
34
Canton Corporation can buy a new machine for P2,520,000. This machine is expected to have a useful life of four years, no residual value and will yield an annual net cash inflow after tax of P950,000 during its economic life. Canton’s cost of capital is 10%. Required: Time adjusted rate of return.
18.56%
35
The Liquid Corporation is contemplating the replacement of an old machinery. The annual cost of operating the old machinery is P138,600, excluding depreciation, while the estimate for the new machinery is P91,300. The cost of the new machinery is P160,000, net of the trade-in allowance, with an estimated useful life of 8 years, no residual value. The effective income tax rate of 40% and the cost of capital is 8%. The old machinery has an annual depreciation of P15,000 while the new machinery is estimated to have an annual depreciation of P20,000. The book value of the old machine is zero. Required: 1. Payback period
5.26662
36
The Liquid Corporation is contemplating the replacement of an old machinery. The annual cost of operating the old machinery is P138,600, excluding depreciation, while the estimate for the new machinery is P91,300. The cost of the new machinery is P160,000, net of the trade-in allowance, with an estimated useful life of 8 years, no residual value. The effective income tax rate of 40% and the cost of capital is 8%. The old machinery has an annual depreciation of P15,000 while the new machinery is estimated to have an annual depreciation of P20,000. The book value of the old machine is zero. Required: 2. Payback reciprocal
18.98%
37
The Liquid Corporation is contemplating the replacement of an old machinery. The annual cost of operating the old machinery is P138,600, excluding depreciation, while the estimate for the new machinery is P91,300. The cost of the new machinery is P160,000, net of the trade-in allowance, with an estimated useful life of 8 years, no residual value. The effective income tax rate of 40% and the cost of capital is 8%. The old machinery has an annual depreciation of P15,000 while the new machinery is estimated to have an annual depreciation of P20,000. The book value of the old machine is zero. Required: 3. Accounting rate of return on original and average investment.
15.86% & 31.725%
38
The Liquid Corporation is contemplating the replacement of an old machinery. The annual cost of operating the old machinery is P138,600, excluding depreciation, while the estimate for the new machinery is P91,300. The cost of the new machinery is P160,000, net of the trade-in allowance, with an estimated useful life of 8 years, no residual value. The effective income tax rate of 40% and the cost of capital is 8%. The old machinery has an annual depreciation of P15,000 while the new machinery is estimated to have an annual depreciation of P20,000. The book value of the old machine is zero. Required: 4. Net present value
14,593.86
39
The Liquid Corporation is contemplating the replacement of an old machinery. The annual cost of operating the old machinery is P138,600, excluding depreciation, while the estimate for the new machinery is P91,300. The cost of the new machinery is P160,000, net of the trade-in allowance, with an estimated useful life of 8 years, no residual value. The effective income tax rate of 40% and the cost of capital is 8%. The old machinery has an annual depreciation of P15,000 while the new machinery is estimated to have an annual depreciation of P20,000. The book value of the old machine is zero. Required 5. Profitability index
1.09
40
The Liquid Corporation is contemplating the replacement of an old machinery. The annual cost of operating the old machinery is P138,600, excluding depreciation, while the estimate for the new machinery is P91,300. The cost of the new machinery is P160,000, net of the trade-in allowance, with an estimated useful life of 8 years, no residual value. The effective income tax rate of 40% and the cost of capital is 8%. The old machinery has an annual depreciation of P15,000 while the new machinery is estimated to have an annual depreciation of P20,000. The book value of the old machine is zero. Required: 6. Net present value index
0.09