Anthony Operates a Part Time Auto Repair Service

question 93

Multiple Choice

Anthony operates a part time auto repair service. He estimates that a new diagnostic computer system will result in increased cash inflows of $1,500 in Year 1, $2,100 in Year 2, and $3,200 in Year 3. If Anthony's required rate of return is 10%, then the most he would be willing to pay for the new diagnostic computer system would be (Ignore income taxes.) : Use Exhibit 7B-1 and Exhibit 7B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.

• A) $4,599
• B) $5,501
• C) $5,638
• D) $5,107

Comprehend the debt to total assets ratio for evaluating a company's solvency.

Identify the relevance of the price-earnings ratio in assessing a company's stock value.

Understand the basic earnings per share and its significance to investors.

Recognize the importance of financial reporting objectives and the conceptual framework of accounting.

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