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Question
Which of the following factors does notdirectlyaffect the firm's level of investment in working capital?a. the firm's inventory and credit policies
b. the age of the firm's plant and equipment
c. the firm's sales level
d. the length of the firm's operating cycle
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a. debt
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NPV = $10,000
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b. Project N
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a. $211,080
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c. $588,710
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Project B: NPV = $10,000; NINV = $120,000
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a. A
b. B
c. C
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a. Yes, NPV = $3,176
b. Yes, NPV = $5,084
c. Yes, NPV = $16,605
d. Yes, NPV = $19,084
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Would you invest in a project that has a net investment of $14,600 and a single net cash flow of $24,900 in 5 years, if your required rate of return was 12 percent?
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b. No - the NPV is -$1,975.70
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d. Yes - the NPV is $165.70
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a. $ 91,520
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c. $ 78,000
d. $167,474
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b. 10.20 percent
c. 12.71 percent
d. 2.0 percent
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b. 10.3%
c. 10.0%
d. 9.3%
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b. 24.0%
c. 12.2%
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a. $ 20,000
b. $600,000
c. $1,200,000
d. $200,000
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Which of the following methods of financing would usually have the lowest cost to the firm?
a. pledging accounts receivable
b. commercial paper
c. factoring accounts receivable
d. line of credit