Cheryl Peck Purchased a Computer Network for Her Classroom

question 24

Multiple Choice

Cheryl Peck purchased a computer network for her classroom.The computer network cost $100,000.She estimates that she can charge $500 for one session in the classroom.Cheryl knows that enrollment will increase over time.She estimates 50 students the first year,75 students the second year,100 students the third year,and 150 students the fourth year.If her cost of capital is 16 percent,what is the approximate profitability index?

• A)1)88
• B)1)08
• C)1)19
• D)1)23

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Raw Materials Inventory

The total cost of all the components needed to manufacture a product that a company has in stock.

Cost of Direct Materials

Refers to the total cost of raw materials that are directly used in the production of goods.

Factory Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a physical factory plant and its equipment over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear over time.